{"id":61898,"date":"2019-11-06T10:47:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T15:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=61898"},"modified":"2019-11-07T10:04:44","modified_gmt":"2019-11-07T15:04:44","slug":"thrive-week-packed-with-mental-health-focused-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2019\/11\/thrive-week-packed-with-mental-health-focused-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Thrive Week packed with mental health focused events"},"content":{"rendered":"

From massages and <\/span>yoga to<\/span> healthy meal prep and <\/span>self<\/span>-care, there is no shortage of workshops available during <\/span>Brock University\u2019s<\/span> third Thrive Week, Monday, Nov. 11 to Friday, Nov. 15.<\/span><\/p>\n

Led by <\/span>the <\/span>Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre in partnership with several campus and community partners, Thrive Week is a weeklong initiative that encourages positive mental health.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More than 30 <\/span>events<\/span> are scheduled to take place throughout the week that promote physical activity to manage stress and boost mental well-being, support individual self-care and resiliency, and educate the community about positive mental health<\/span>, including <\/span>what it means to thrive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most <\/span>events <\/span>are open to<\/span> all Brock students, faculty and staff.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about Thrive Week, visit <\/span>brocku.ca\/thrive<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weeklong events, Monday, Nov. 11 to Friday, Nov. 15<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hidden Signs Scavenger Hunt<\/span>
\n<\/a>A campus-wide hunt for Reach Out cards. <\/span>Collect four <\/span>different<\/span> cards and bring them to The Hub in TH 134 to <\/span>win a<\/span> prize.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

International Students Thrive Week Artworks Showcase<\/span>
\n<\/a>An artwork exhibition <\/span>displayed in the<\/span> International Centre will showcase international students\u2019 journeys and life stories. Daily themes on Brock International social media will speak to international students\u2019 challenges and <\/span>strengths<\/span> and highlight <\/span>available wellness resources.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, Nov. 11\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Compassionate Brock <\/span>D<\/span>rop-in<\/span>
\n<\/a>Noon to 2 p.m. <\/span>\u2014<\/span> The Hub in TH 134<\/span>
\nA self-care workshop <\/span>featuring discussions <\/span>and activities that <\/span>will <\/span>help participants deal with caregiving, grief and death.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coaches Corner<\/span>
\n<\/a>1 to 4 p.m. \u2014 TH 135<\/span>
\nPrivate 20-minute consultations <\/span>from <\/span>a c<\/span>ertified <\/span>p<\/span>rimal <\/span>h<\/span>ealth <\/span>c<\/span>oac<\/span>h<\/span>. Six appointments are available to students, staff and faculty.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mindfulness Meditation<\/span>
\n<\/a>5 to 6:30 p.m. <\/span>\u2014<\/span> Community Meeting Place in <\/span>DeCew<\/span> Residence<\/span>
\nAvailable to residence students, participants will learn how meditation can be used as self-care and a coping strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga<\/span> for Residence Students<\/span>
\n<\/a>8 to 9 p.m. <\/span>\u2014<\/span> Earp Residence fireplace<\/span>
\nResidence students are encouraged to take a break from their busy schedules to destress and be present in the moment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, Nov. 12\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Have <\/span>t<\/span>hat Talk<\/span>
\n<\/a>10 to 11 a.m. <\/span>\u2014 <\/span>WH 206<\/span>
\nThis<\/span> interactive workshop will <\/span>discuss<\/span> the importance of mental health in <\/span>everyday life<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graduate <\/span>S<\/span>tudent <\/span>S<\/span>elf-<\/span>C<\/span>are <\/span>B<\/span>reak<\/span>
\n<\/a>10 a.m. to noon <\/span>\u2014 <\/span>Pond Inlet<\/span>
\nA self-care break with a hot chocolate bar, snacks, yoga and a make-your-own affirmation jar activity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TA Talks<\/span>
\n<\/a>10 to 11 a.m. <\/span>\u2014 <\/span>TH 135<\/span>
\nA<\/span> session focused on supporting self-care through conversations with other teaching assistants. Topics include teaching, maintaining work-life balance and the TA experience. All teaching assistants, lab demonstrators, course <\/span>co<\/span>–<\/span>ordinators<\/span>, tutorial leaders, and marker-graders are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Labyrinth <\/span>W<\/span>ell-<\/span>B<\/span>eing <\/span>W<\/span>alk<\/span>
\n<\/a>11 a.m. to noon<\/span> \u2014 <\/span>Weather Station Field<\/span>
\nA guided exploration of the labyrinth that encourages self-care, contemplation and reflection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Compassionate Brock <\/span>D<\/span>rop-in<\/span>
\n<\/a>Noon to 2 p.m. \u2014 \u202fThe HUB in TH<\/span> 134<\/span>
\nA self-care workshop <\/span>featuring discussions <\/span>and activities that <\/span>will <\/span>help participants deal with caregiving, grief and death.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Well-Being 101<\/span>
\n<\/a>1 to 2 p.m.<\/span> \u2014 <\/span>WH 206<\/span>
\nAn interactive presentation that introduces topics such as<\/span>,<\/span> mental health literacy, stigma reduction, resilience and social connectedness<\/span>. Participants will also learn <\/span>how to increase help-seeking <\/span>behaviour<\/span> and access local supports.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Surviving and Thriving Mental Health Fair<\/span>
\n<\/a>1 to 3 p.m.<\/span> \u2014 <\/span>Market Hall<\/span>
\nI<\/span>nteractive booths will discuss <\/span>topics such as <\/span>self-care, <\/span>mindfulness<\/span>, and coping with <\/span>anxiety<\/span> and <\/span>depression. <\/span>Participants can also help develop a community building<\/span> art-based project<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grads Connected
\n6 to 8:30 p.m. \u2014 Pond Inlet<\/span>
\nA light dinner and musical journey led by a professional singer. P<\/span>articipants will explore ways <\/span>they can<\/span> stay connected with people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Faith and Mental Health: Your Stories<\/span><\/a>
\n7 to 9 p.m. <\/span>\u2014 <\/span>Alphie\u2019s<\/span> Trough<\/span>
\nHopeful and <\/span>healthy<\/span> stories of the relationship between faith\/spirituality and <\/span>mental<\/span> health.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mindfulness Meditation<\/span>
\n<\/a>8 to 9:30 p.m. <\/span>\u2014<\/span> Community Meeting Place in <\/span>DeCew<\/span> Residence<\/span>
\nAvailable to residence students, participants will learn how meditation can be used as self-care and a coping strategy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday, Nov. 1<\/span><\/b>3<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

BUSU Wellness Fair
\n11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/span> \u2014 <\/span>Market Hall<\/span>
\nExplore various <\/span>Brock and community <\/span>partners who offer wellness resources<\/span>. BUSU will launch their annual Wellness Wishes <\/span>initiative<\/span>, where students are encouraged to <\/span>submit<\/span> a wish <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>hope it<\/span> will come true.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Breath vs. Stress<\/span>
\n<\/a>Noon to 1 p.m. \u2014\u202f Dance Studio, Walker Sports Complex<\/span>
\nParticipants<\/span> will be guided through a <\/span>series<\/span> of breathing exercises to help calm a racing heart<\/span> and<\/span> increase focus or<\/span> energy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wired for Happiness<\/span>
\n<\/a>1 to 2 p.m. \u2014\u202f Dance Studio, Walker Sports Complex<\/span>
\nA crash course on retraining the mind to <\/span>learn self-compassion<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mini Massages
\n1 to 5 p.m. \u2014\u202f\u00a0<\/span>Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts<\/span>
\nStudents from Trillium College will provide <\/span>complimentary<\/span> mini massages.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Destressing through Tai Chi<\/span>
\n<\/a>2 to 3 p.m. \u2014 \u202fPond Inlet<\/span>
\nParticipants will <\/span>learn how to <\/span>prepare for stressful situations through <\/span>T<\/span>ai<\/span> Chi basics, <\/span>meditation<\/span>, motivation and relaxation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Night Against Procrastination<\/span>
\n<\/a>6 p.m. to midnight<\/span>
\nMarket Hall<\/span>
\nStudents are encouraged to bring their assignments and a laptop to <\/span>work on school projects.<\/span> Professional <\/span>w<\/span>riting support, tutors, soup and swag will be provided.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, Nov. 13<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

The Magic of Forgiveness<\/span>
\n<\/a>9 to 9:30 a.m. \u2014 \u202fKenmore Lounge<\/span>
\nParticipants<\/span> will be guided through forgiveness ceremonies and share experiences<\/span> with each other<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Gru<\/span>d<\/span>ge<\/span>
\n<\/a>10 to 10:30 a.m. \u2014 \u202fKenmore Lounge<\/span>
\nA focus group where <\/span>participants<\/span> will learn how forgiveness releases the grudge.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TA Talks<\/span>
\n<\/a>2 to 3 p.m. \u2014 \u202fST 103<\/span>
\nA <\/span>session focused on supporting self-care through conversations with other teaching assistants. Topics include teaching, maintaining work-life balance and the TA experience. All teaching assistants, lab demonstrators, course <\/span>co<\/span>–<\/span>ordinators<\/span>, tutorial leaders, and marker-graders are welcome.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Labyrinth <\/span>W<\/span>ell-<\/span>B<\/span>eing <\/span>W<\/span>alk<\/span>
\n<\/a>2 to 3 p.m.<\/span> \u2014 <\/span>Weather Station Field<\/span>
\nA guided exploration of the labyrinth that encourages self-care, contemplation and reflection.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick and <\/span>E<\/span>asy <\/span>M<\/span>eals<\/span>
\n<\/a>6 to 7 p.m. \u2014\u202f Kenmore Lounge<\/span>
\nLed by Niagara Region Public Health, <\/span>the workshop wil<\/span>l discuss <\/span>health<\/span>y<\/span> eating and food safety<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boot <\/span>S<\/span>cootin<\/span>\u2019 and <\/span>S<\/span>tress <\/span>S<\/span>tompin<\/span>\u2019<\/span>
\n<\/a>7 to 9 p.m. \u2014\u202f\u00a0<\/span>Alphie\u2019s<\/span> Trough<\/span>
\nA <\/span>fun <\/span>night o<\/span>f <\/span>country line dancing lessons. Participants will also have an opportunity<\/span> to meet University Chaplains and learn <\/span>how<\/span> the Faith and Life Centre<\/span> can support student well-being by complimenting professional counselling with spiritual counselling.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yog<\/span>a for Residence Students<\/span>
\n<\/a>8 to 9 p.m. \u2014 \u202fEarp Residence fireplace <\/span>
\nResidence students are encouraged to take a break from their busy schedules to destress and be present in the moment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, Nov. 15<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Paging Dr. Google: How to <\/span>F<\/span>ind <\/span>C<\/span>redible <\/span>H<\/span>ealth <\/span>I<\/span>nformation <\/span>O<\/span>nline<\/span><\/a>
\n9:30 to 11 a.m. <\/span>\u2014 <\/span>Library Classroom B<\/span>
\nParticipants will develop skills in finding and evaluating health information via search engines, websites and library databases.<\/span><\/p>\n

DIY Essential Oil Roller<\/span>
\n<\/a>Noon to 1 p.m<\/span>. \u2014<\/span> WH 303<\/span>
\nLearn the basics of essential oil usage and safety<\/span> and<\/span> how they w<\/span>ork with the body to create quick and effective emotional shifts<\/span>. Participants wi<\/span>l<\/span>l make and take home a Calm roller.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Compassionate Brock <\/span>D<\/span>rop-in<\/span>
\n<\/a>Noon to 2 p.m. \u2014\u202f The HUB in TH 134<\/span>
\nA self-care workshop <\/span>featuring discussions <\/span>and activities that <\/span>will <\/span>help participants deal with caregiving, grief and death.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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