Naloxone Training

Event Date: 
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness Activity Room

Student Health and Wellness have partnered with Superior Points Harm Reduction Program to offer Naloxone training to Lakehead students. Participants will learn about the symptoms of opioid overdose and when and how to use naloxone.

There is no cost for the training, however, registration is required and spaces are limited. Each participant will receive a naloxone kit.

Registration Required! Sign up here.

Open to students, faculty, staff, and all members of the Lakahead community.

Yoga

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, February 1, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
SHW Activity Room

Join us in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room for sun salutations and downward-facing dogs this semester.

Student Health and Wellness is happy to offer FREE yoga to Lakehead students, faculty and staff. Classes are led by a qualified instructor. no experience or registration is required.

Some mats and props are available but bring your own if you have one.

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

safeTALK

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness Activity Room

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Day, Student Health and Wellness is offering safeTALK to all Lakehead students, faculty and staff.

safeTALK is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion, registration is required.

Registration is required, space is limited. Register here

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Mindful Meditation

Event Date: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness Activity Room

Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions every Wednesday in our activity room.

No experience necessary – whether you are new to mindfulness or practice regularly, having the support of a group can help strengthen your practice.

Open to all students, staff and faculty.

Therapy Dogs

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness Activity Room

Come and enjoy some quality time with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. 🐶 🐾 😁

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, need a break from studying, or simply love dogs, this visit is a perfect opportunity to press paws with some furry friends!

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Student Wellness Advisory Team Meeting

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom

Are you passionate about health and wellness? Do you want to help inform wellness initiatives on campus and provide insight from the student's perspective? Join the Student Health and Wellness Advisory Team.

The Student Wellness Advisory Team (SWAT) aims to facilitate student input into the overall operations of Student Health and Wellness, Lakehead University’s Wellness Strategy and Student Health and Wellness’ Health Promotion Strategy.  Members shall serve as ambassadors concerning the overall health and wellness of the student population.  

Open to students from both Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. Learn more about member responsibilities and how to apply by visiting lakeheadu.ca/shw-swat

Participation in SWAT can be added to your co-curricular record. 

WellU Newsletter

Event Date: 
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 6:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

Want to keep up with what's going on at Student Health and Wellness and receive health tips, wellness advice and resources right in your inbox? Subscribe to the WellU Newsletter.

Refresh Sleep

Event Date: 
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 11:55pm EDT
Event Location: 
Email Based

The Refresh Sleep program aims to provide Lakehead students, staff and faculty with the skills and strategies to achieve more restful nights.

When you join the Refresh Sleep program, you will receive a weekly email for eight weeks that has an attached PDF with important information and tips that have been proven to help improve sleep. It is encouraged to spend at least thirty minutes per week with the program information. The materials include information about:
  • The physiology of sleep
  • Sleep hygiene
  • Relaxation training
  • Mindfulness training
  • Cognitive strategies
  • Keeping sleep logs
Open to students, staff and faculty. First email will be sent out on July 8th.

WellU Wednesday: Block Party

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:30am to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness

Get familiar with wellness services on and off campus and meet the Lakehead Staff here to support you while you are a Thunderwolf. There will be facility tours, outdoor games and activities, food, and giveaways!

It's Your Move 100 Hour Challenge

Event Date: 
Monday, May 13, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT to Monday, June 10, 2024 - 11:55pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

The It's Your Move Crew are running back our summer-long challenge to log 100 hours of physical activity but we've added a new wrinkle- not only will we be tracking your progress, we'll also be tracking which faculty or department is leading the way!

If 100 hours is too rich for your blood- don't worry we'll be celebrating those who hit 25, 50 and 75 hours over the course of the summer. 

Once you've signed up, you'll receive a link to our Strava Group. We will provide weekly updates, encouragement and resources to help you hit your goals and you can connect and cheer on your fellow Thunderwolves. 

This program is open to current students, incoming students, staff, faculty, and alumni from either Campus. All students who hit milestones will receive Student Health and Wellness and Campus Rec Swag and the department/faculty who logs the most time/participant will be get a prize as well! Human Resources will have a prize fo the first staff member to hit 100 Hours! 

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

  1. Sign up before June 1st and join the It's Your Move Strava Group
  2. Log your activities into Strava either manually or by syncing your fitness tracker or smartwatch
  3. We track your progress and notify you when you hit milestones
  4. Get moving! 

FAQ

Q: Do I need a Strava Account?

A: Yes, in order to fully participate in the community aspect of It's Your Move, a Strava Account is necessary. You can create a free Strava Account here: https://www.strava.com/register/free.

Please note it is not necessary to purchase any of the subscriptions associated with Strava to participate in It's Your Move Challenges.

Q: Do I need to use my phone or a GPS Tracking Device?

A: No! A GPS Tracker is not necessary to participate, as you can manually input your runs onto Strava using these instructions if you prefer to run without a GPS tracker or phone.

Q: What kind of activities can I upload to Strava?

If you are using the Strava mobile app to record an activity, you'll notice that the list of activity type options isn't a comprehensive list of all available activity types supported on Strava. At this time, the Strava mobile app cannot record indoor or stationary activities so activity types that aren't typically GPS-based are excluded from the list. 

If you do not see the outdoor activity type you'd like to record, you can always record using one of the currently listed sport types and edit the activity type after uploading. Lastly, you can always upload a manual entry and select any sport types from the list of currently supported activity types.

Once any activity is uploaded or synced to Strava, you can edit the activity to change the sport type to any of the following options:

  • Ride
  • Run
  • Swim
  • Walk
  • Hike
  • Alpine Ski
  • Backcountry Ski
  • Canoe
  • Crossfit
  • E-Bike Ride
  • Elliptical
  • Handcycle
  • Ice Skate
  • Inline Skate
  • Kayak
  • Kitesurf Session
  • Nordic Ski
  • Rock Climb
  • Roller Ski
  • Row
  • Snowboard
  • Snowshoe
  • Stair Stepper
  • Stand Up Paddle
  • Surf
  • Virtual Ride
  • Virtual Run
  • Weight Training
  • Windsurf Session
  • Wheelchair
  • Workout
  • Yoga

Please be aware that most of Strava's features are currently only available for our three core activity types, riding, running, and swimming.

See how the It's Your Move Crew is doing:

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