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Free Events This Month: January 2019

By Melissa Lafrance on January 8, 2019

QPR Suicide Intervention Training | January 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

QPR Training is an internationally recognized suicide intervention program designed to help you question, persuade and refer. QPR acts as an emergency mental health intervention designed to save lives, much like CPR or other methods of emergency medical intervention. Learn to recognize suicide warning signs, how to approach someone who may be at risk, persuade the person to seek appropriate health services, and connect the person to resources that will help resolve crises. Find out more and register now.

Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Kids about Sexual Health | January 23 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The prospect of talking to your children about sex and sexual health can be a difficult one, but these conversations do not need to be feared or avoided. Why not arm yourself with knowledge, age-appropriate information and fantastic resources? Learn how to speak to your children about comprehensive body science and sexual health information. You will also take away a helpful formula for answering questions and discover some fantastic resources for both parents and children of any age. Help provide your children with the tools to keep themselves safe and to make healthy and informed decisions. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | January 24 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now.  

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | January 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Self-care for the Caretaker | January 29 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Incorporating aspects of Self-Care 101, this session is designed for those working in front line or helping roles on campus such as advisors, managers, supervisors, faculty and student support staff. In addition to learning about personal self-care (the body’s stress response and how to identify these responses in themselves), participants will explore the benefits and risks of supporting others while identifying ways to create and maintain supportive and safe environments.  It offers an opportunity to take a stress index, explore what self-care means and to identify key UBC resources that can be engaged to support work life integration while reducing burnout.  Find out more and register now.

The Working Mind for Managers | January 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Working Mind is a Mental Health Commission of Canada, evidence-based workplace training program aimed at increasing mental health literacy for managers, supervisors, deans, and department heads.

This education-based and solution-focused program is designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting. Participants will enhance their awareness to reduce stigma and negative attitudes around mental health challenges, have a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing, be able to promote mental health in the workplace, and gain confidence, tools and resources to support employees. Find out more and register now.

30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge | Begins Every Monday

This free, innovative, evidence-based training is for all UBC staff and faculty looking to incorporate mindfulness into the workplace and in their everyday lives. Content is delivered online via any device, and focuses on simple yet powerful and achievable learning objectives. After just 10 minutes a day for 30 consecutive days, participants will be healthier, more productive and better able to problem-solve and work in a team. Learn more and register for the challenge now.

Coming in February:

The Working Mind for Employees | February 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The Working Mind is a Mental Health Commission of Canada, evidence-based, solution-focused workplace training program aimed at increasing mental health literacy for employees. Designed to address and promote mental health in a workplace setting, participants will enhance their awareness to reduce stigma and negative attitudes around mental health challenges. Employees will acquire a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing, be able to promote mental health in the workplace, and enhance personal mental health and resilience. Find out more and register now. 

Office Ergo Rep Training | February 26 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If your department is looking for more efficient response and support with regards to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking the three-hour Ergo Rep Training. Learn about basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, proper computer workstation set-up, and resources to take back to your unit. Find out more and register now.

Community Health News: January 2019

January 2-31: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

January 7-13: UBC Recreation Free Week

January 21-March 24: UBC Walkabout (Faculty of Education)

January 21: Lunar New Year celebrations (UBC Alumni Centre)

January 24:  Global Health Conference (UBC School of Population and Public Health)

January 26: First Year Educators’ Symposium (CTLT)

January 29: Sing! Sing! Sing! Drop-in Choir (UBC Wellbeing)

January 31: Staff & Faculty Drop-in Choir Practice (UBC Wellbeing)

February 1-28: Move UBC Month

Photo credit: UBC Communications and Marketing

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Free Events This Month: December 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on December 5, 2018

Office Ergo Rep Training | December 18 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If your department is looking for more efficient response and support with regards to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking the three-hour Ergo Rep Training. Learn about basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, proper computer workstation set-up, and resources to take back to your unit. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | December 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now.  

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | December 19 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge | Begins Every Monday

This free, innovative, evidence-based training is for all UBC staff and faculty looking to incorporate mindfulness into the workplace and in their everyday lives. Content is delivered online via any device, and focuses on simple yet powerful and achievable learning objectives. After just 10 minutes a day for 30 consecutive days, participants will be healthier, more productive and better able to problem-solve and work in a team. Learn more and register for the challenge now.

Coming in 2019:

QPR Suicide Intervention Training | January 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

QPR Training is an internationally recognized suicide intervention program designed to help you question, persuade and refer. QPR acts as an emergency mental health intervention designed to save lives, much like CPR or other methods of emergency medical intervention. Learn to recognize suicide warning signs, how to approach someone who may be at risk, persuade the person to seek appropriate health services, and connect the person to resources that will help resolve crises. Find out more and register now.

Self-care for the Caretaker | January 29 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Incorporating aspects of Self-Care 101, this session is designed for those working in front line or helping professions such as advisors, managers, supervisors, faculty and student support staff. In addition to learning about personal self-care, participants will explore the benefits and risks of supporting others while identifying ways to create and maintain supportive and safe environments. Find out more and register now.

The Working Mind for Managers | January 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Working Mind is a Mental Health Commission of Canada, evidence-based workplace training program aimed at increasing mental health literacy for managers, supervisors, deans, and department heads.

This education-based and solution-focused program is designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting. Participants will enhance their awareness to reduce stigma and negative attitudes around mental health challenges, have a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing, be able to promote mental health in the workplace, and gain confidence, tools and resources to support employees. Find out more and register now.

The Working Mind for Employees | February 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The Working Mind is a Mental Health Commission of Canada, evidence-based, solution-focused workplace training program aimed at increasing mental health literacy for employees. Designed to address and promote mental health in a workplace setting, participants will enhance their awareness to reduce stigma and negative attitudes around mental health challenges. Employees will acquire a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing, be able to promote mental health in the workplace, and enhance personal mental health and resilience. Find out more and register now. 

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Free Events This Month: November 2018

Free Events This Month: November 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on October 23, 2018

30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge | Begins October 29

This free, innovative, evidence-based training is for all UBC staff and faculty looking to incorporate mindfulness into the workplace and in their everyday lives. Content is delivered online via any device, and focuses on simple yet powerful and achievable learning objectives. After just 10 minutes a day for 30 consecutive days, participants will be healthier, more productive and better able to problem-solve and work in a team. Learn more and register for the challenge now.

Wellbeing Series

Join Miranda Massie, Health Promotion Specialist and Crystal Hutchinson, Workplace Wellbeing Strategist, for their continuing Wellbeing Series. Part 1 highlighted the importance of self-care, while in their next two sessions, they will discuss building resilience, individual and workplace wellbeing, as well as the resources available to support you.

Part 2: Building Resilience | November 1 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

As we face the constant flux of change and complex challenges, it’s important to look at how we build our personal resilience. Resilience is foundational to the prevention of stress and to increase our capacity to cope with and recover from adverse events. This interactive session will provide an opportunity to talk about the current state of employee mental health in Canada, explore the core components of resilience, and share evidence-based strategies and resources for building resilience. Find out more and register now. 

Part 3: Workplace Wellbeing | November 22 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For us to succeed at work, we need to understand how we can be our best selves, and that includes understanding how we can focus on our wellbeing at work. Join us to learn what UBC is doing to support workplace wellbeing, and how you can tap into existing resources and community networks to build a supportive workplace environment. Explore the strategies, tools and resources available to support your individual wellbeing as an employee, including how workplace wellbeing can be enhanced through our everyday interactions, practices and operations. Find out more and register now. 

Stress & Resilience Series

Join Dr. Thara Vayali for her continuing Stress & Resilience Series. In the next two sessions, explore the stress response, recognize stress levels, build resilience, and discover the connection between empathy and stress. 

Part 2: Empathy & Stress | November 8 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

This workshop will define empathy and explore the ways empathy shows up in our day-to-day lives, including how it can lead to stress and the beneficial ways expressing empathy can improve wellbeing. Find out more and register now. 

Part 3: The Stress Inventory | November 21 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

This workshop will explore the domains of stress, including how you can take a personal stress assessment and learn beneficial ways of recognizing, managing and improving stress and your overall wellbeing. Find out more and register now. 

Building Career Resilience in Change Series

Changes in the workplace continue at a rapid pace. How can we respond to the changing workplace and also engage with it in ways that support our career development? Join UBC’s Career Navigation & Transition Consultant Pooja Khandelwal in a group coaching series on Building Career Resilience in Change.

Attend this three-part series to gain insights and skills to enhance career resilience and self-reliance. Develop a personalized employability plan and the ability to access appropriate resources for changing career needs. It is highly encouraged that you attend all three sessions, as the information you gain will build to greater benefits. Find out more about the series and register now. (Note: You only need to register once for the entire series.)

  • Part 1: The Changing Workplace and its Impact on Careers (Nov. 14, 2018)
  • Part 2: Career Wellbeing as a First Step to Career Resilience (Dec. 5, 2018)
  • Part 3: Career Resilience Framework (Jan. 17, 2019)

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | November 28 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | November 28 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now.  

Community Health News: November 2018

This month, join us for UBC Thrive Week (Oct. 29 – Nov. 2). Hosted on both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, Thrive is an opportunity for staff, faculty and students to explore their path to mental health.

View the full events calendar, or gather your colleagues to participate in UBC’s largest Zumba class and Thrive wrap-up celebration! Free to attend with games, booths and healthy snacks available. Come Thrive with us!

October 24-26: UBC’s Annual Flu Shot Campaign

November 2: Garden Design Lecture with Dan Hinkley

November 6: Staff and Faculty Choir Rehearsal (Join now!)

November 15: Lace Up for Kids

November 20: Food Insecurity through Indigenous Perspectives  (webinar or video conference)

November 20: Prepare Your Dependent Child for UBC Admissions

November 20: Sing! Sing! Sing! UBC (monthly drop-in choir)

November 22: Living Your Best Life: Ideas for Unleashing Your Full Potential

November 27: Annual UBC Mammography Screening (Mobile clinic)

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Free Events This Month: October 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on October 3, 2018

Protective Effects of Restful Sleep | October 10 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

A good night’s sleep is critical for overall wellbeing. It often impacts how alert, energized and productive we are. This session will focus on the importance of sleep and its protective effects on overall health. Participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout, strategies to improve sleep quality and feel better rested. Find out more and register now. 

Orientation Webinar: 30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge | October 17 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Join us for this orientation webinar to learn about the evidence supporting mindfulness and meditation, as well as the 30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge, an evidence-based online training, available for UBC staff, faculty, and postdoctoral fellows. Come learn about mindfulness, the science behind it and the practical application in your professional and personal life. Find out more and register for the webinar now. 

30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge | Begins October 29

This innovative and evidence-based training is aimed at UBC staff and faculty looking to incorporate mindfulness into the workplace and in their everyday lives. Content is delivered online via any device, and focuses on simple yet powerful and achievable learning objectives. After just 10 minutes a day for 30 consecutive days, participants will be healthier, more productive and better able to problem-solve and work in a team. The challenge is free for all UBC staff and faculty. Learn more and register for the challenge now.

Wellbeing Series Part 1: Self-Care 101 | October 18 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This session will focus on increasing mental health literacy through self-care. You will learn about the body’s stress response and how to identify these responses in yourself, how to assess your stress levels, explore the meaning of personal self-care, and discover the many resources available for UBC staff and faculty. Find out more and register now.

Click the following links to learn more about part 2 and 3 of the series:

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | October 23 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | October 23 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now. 

Stress & Resilience Series Part 1: Bouncing Forward | October 24 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Join Dr. Thara Vayali for a three-part Stress and Resilience Series to explore the stress response, recognize stress levels, build resilience, and discover the connection between empathy and stress.  

Resilience is a key component in the prevention of stress and the capacity to cope with and overcome adverse events. This workshop will cover the basics of stress, explain stress burnout, and share tools to become more resilient. Find out more and register now.

Click the following links to learn more about part 2 and 3 of the series:

Office Ergo Rep Training | October 24 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If your department is looking for more efficient response and support with regards to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking the three-hour Ergo Rep Training. Learn about basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, proper computer workstation set-up, and resources to take back to your unit. Find out more and register now.  

Community Health News: October 2018

This month’s featured event is UBC Thrive week.  Hosted on both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, Thrive is an opportunity for staff, faculty and students to explore their path to mental health:  October 29 – November 2: Thrive Week

October 9-12: UBC United Way Week of Caring

October 13-14: UBC’s Annual Apple Festival (UBC Botanical Gardens)

October 18: The Great ShakeOut

October 23: Sing! Sing! Sing! Drop-in Choir

October 24-26: UBC’s Annual Flu Shot Campaign

October 29-November 4: Bike to Work Week

October 30: Inclusive Futures Dialogue Series – The Power of Diversity

UBC Okanagan:

Ongoing: Weekly mindfulness drop-ins

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Free Events This Month: September 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on September 11, 2018

The Working Mind for Managers | September 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Working Mind is a Mental Health Commission of Canada, evidence-based, solution-focused, workplace training program aimed at increasing mental health literacy for managers, supervisors, deans and department heads. Designed to address and promote mental health in a workplace setting, participants will enhance their awareness to reduce stigma and negative attitudes around mental health challenges. Managers will acquire a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing, be able to promote mental health in the workplace, and gain confidence, tools and resources to support employees. Find out more about the training.

This training is currently full. Email efap.info@ubc.ca to be placed on the waitlist.

QPR Suicide Intervention Training | September 26 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

QPR Training is an internationally recognized suicide intervention program designed to help you question, persuade and refer. QPR acts as an emergency mental health intervention designed to save lives, much like CPR or other methods of emergency medical intervention. Learn to recognize suicide warning signs, how to approach someone who may be at risk, persuade the person to seek appropriate health services, and connect the person to resources that will help resolve crises. Find out more and register now.

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | September 26 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | September 26 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now.  

The Working Mind for Employees | October 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The Working Mind is a Mental Health Commission of Canada, evidence-based, solution-focused workplace training program aimed at increasing mental health literacy for employees. Designed to address and promote mental health in a workplace setting, participants will enhance their awareness to reduce stigma and negative attitudes around mental health challenges. Employees will acquire a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing, be able to promote mental health in the workplace, and enhance personal mental health and resilience. Find out more and register now. 

Protective Effects of Restful Sleep | October 10 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

A good night’s sleep is critical for overall wellbeing. It often impacts how alert, energized and productive we are. This session will focus on the importance of sleep and its protective effects on overall health. Participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout, strategies to improve sleep quality and feel better rested. Find out more and register now.

Coming up in October…

Orientation Webinar: 30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge | October 17 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Join us for this orientation webinar to learn about the evidence supporting mindfulness and meditation, as well as the 30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge, an evidence-based online training, available for UBC staff, faculty, and postdoctoral fellows. Come learn about mindfulness, the science behind it and the practical application in your professional and personal life. Find out more and register for the webinar now. 

Wellbeing Series Part 1: Self-Care 101 | October 18 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This session will focus on increasing mental health literacy through self-care. You will learn about the body’s stress response and how to identify these responses in yourself, how to assess your stress levels, explore the meaning of personal self-care, and discover the many resources available for UBC staff and faculty. Find out more and register now.

Click the following links to learn more about part 2 & 3 of the series:

Community Health News: September 2018

September 4-October 4: UBC Campus Challenge

September 10-16: UBC Recreation Free Week & Fitness Facility Open Houses

September 15: Mysterious Barricades: A cross-Canada concert for mental health

September 19: Learning the Basics of Herbal Medicine Part 1 (UBC Farm)

September 20: Harvest Feastival

September 21: Fall Softball Classic

September 22: UBC Homecoming

September 25: What’s In a Name? Navigating Mispronunciation and Misgendering with Grace (Equity and Inclusion Office)

September 29-30: Day of the LongBoat

UBC Okanagan:

Ongoing: Weekly mindfulness drop-ins

Photo Credit: Miranda Massie

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Free Events This Month: August 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on August 7, 2018

Nitobe Memorial Garden Guided Walk | August 14 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join a guided tour of the Nitobe Memorial Garden, a traditional Japanese tea-and-stroll garden located at UBC Vancouver. Enjoy nature while socializing and learning about the many unique features of the garden. Limited spots available. Find out more and register now.   

Office Ergo Rep Training | August 21 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If your department is looking for more efficient response and support with regards to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking the three-hour Ergo Rep Training. Learn about basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, proper computer workstation set-up, and resources to take back to your unit. Find out more and register now.  

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | August 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | August 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now. 

Coming up in September…

The Working Mind for Managers | September 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Working Mind is a Mental Health Commission of Canada, evidence-based workplace training program aimed at increasing mental health literacy for managers, supervisors, deans, and department heads.

This education-based and solution-focused program is designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting. Participants will enhance their awareness to reduce stigma and negative attitudes around mental health challenges, have a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing, be able to promote mental health in the workplace, and gain confidence, tools and resources to support employees. Find out more and register now.

Community Health News: August 2018

August 8: Yoga on the Mall

August 15: Positive Space Foundational Workshop

August 17: New Staff & Faculty Fitness Membership Bundles (UBC Recreation)

August 23: Community Kitchen at UBC Farm

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Free Events This Month: July 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on July 4, 2018

Learn to Meditate Series | July 5, 10 & 18 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

The Learn to Meditate series is back by popular demand this summer. Wendy Quan will introduce you to the basic concepts of meditation and mindfulness techniques. This three-session course, tuned for the working environment, is designed for those who are new and experienced in the world of mindfulness meditation.

For only $35, you can learn to cultivate personal resilience, discover techniques to reduce and manage stress, and gain confidence to practice meditation and mindfulness. Sessions will take place in the TEF 3 building. Find out more and register now.

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | July 19 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | July 19 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now.  

50/50 Yoga Pilates Class | August 22 (new date) | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

50/50 Yoga Pilates presents a cutting-edge Pilates workout that is designed to sculpt the body and strengthen the core. A 50/50 Yoga Pilates class consists of 50% standing Pilates work, which integrates Pilates principles into lower-body work, and 50% yoga mat work to strengthen the core with complementary exercises. Discover the unique combination of Pilates and yoga sequences to help sculpt, strengthen and stretch the body. Find out more and register now.

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Community Health News: July 2018

By Miranda Massie on July 4, 2018

This Month’s Feature:

July 3-August 30: Summer discounts (50%) on two new UBC BodyWorks fitness classes: Brain Bodyworks and Yoga & Mindful Movement. See brochure for full details.

Other Events and Activities:

Until October 31: UBC Farm Pop-Up Markets (Wednesdays, UBC Bookstore)

Until August 15: Yoga on the Mall

July 18-20: UBC Blueberry Fest

July 19: Fifth Annual UBC Chef Challenge (Discounted tickets for staff and faculty)

July 19: UBC Botanical Gardens Amphitheatre Summer Series

August 1: UBC Pride

Photo: Community Development (UBC Campus and Community Planning)

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Free Events this Month: June 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on June 5, 2018

Wellbeing Series

Part 3: Workplace Wellbeing | June 12 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

*Note: You can still register even if you did not attend the other two sessions within this series.

For us to succeed at work, we need to understand how we can be our best selves, and that includes understanding how we can focus on our wellbeing at work. Learn what UBC is doing to support workplace wellbeing, and how you can tap into existing resources and community networks to build a supportive workplace environment.

This session will explore the strategies, tools and resources available to support your individual wellbeing as an employee and will explore how workplace wellbeing can be enhanced through our everyday interactions, practices and operations. Find out more and register now.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training | June 13 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.*

*Note: Session is sold out. Email efap.info@ubc.ca to be placed on the waitlist.

QPR Training is an internationally-recognized suicide prevention program designed to help you question, persuade and refer (QPR) individuals in crisis. Learn to recognize suicide warning signs, how to approach someone who may be at risk, persuade the person to seek appropriate health services, and connect the person to resources that will help them resolve crises. Find out more and get on the waitlist. 

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | June 15 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now. 

Office Ergo Rep Training | June 19 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If your department is looking for more efficient response and support with regards to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking the three-hour Office Ergo Rep Training. Learn basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, as well as proper computer workstation set-up, and get resources to take back to your unit. Find out more and register now.   

Coming in July:

Learn to Meditate Series | July 5, 10 & 18|12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

The three-part Learn to Meditate series is back by popular demand this summer! Wendy Quan will introduce you to the basic concepts of meditation and mindfulness techniques. This three-session course, tuned for the working environment, is designed for those who are both new and experienced in the world of mindfulness meditation.

For only $35, you can learn to cultivate personal resilience, discover techniques to reduce and manage stress, and gain confidence to practice meditation and mindfulness. Sessions will take place in the TEF 3 building. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | July 19 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now. 

Photo Credit: UBC Thrive and UBC Communications and Marketing

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Community Health News: June 2018

By Miranda Massie on June 5, 2018

This Month’s Feature:

June 21: UBC Staff Pension Fair

Other Events and Activities:

Now-June 13: Call for QPR Instructors – Applications Open

Now-July 4: Yoga on the Mall

June 6: Doughgirls Summer Harvest Baking

June 7: Happy How-To: From Happiness Research to Happier Cities

June 12: Leading with Emotional Intelligence (for Postdocs and Grad students)

June 16: Garden Days Grow Green Guide Tour (UBC Botanical Garden)

June 21: Special Solstice Opening – Beginning with the Seventies Radial Change (Belkin Art Gallery)

June 22: In a Different Light Opening – Gallery of Northwest Coast Masterworks (MOA)

Photo Credit: Community Development (UBC Campus and Community Planning)

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Free Events This Month: May 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on May 3, 2018

Eldercare 101 | May 10 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join Home-to-Home, a seniors’ advisory and assistance business, for a one-hour session on eldercare planning and management. Learn how to develop eldercare plans related to housing, avoid crisis situations, access resources, budget, understand legal considerations, and gain a greater awareness of the eldercare options and resources available to you and your loved ones. Find out more and register now. 

Wellbeing Series

Part 1: Self-Care 101 | May 17 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This session will focus on increasing mental health literacy through self-care. You will learn about the body’s stress response and how to identify these responses in yourself, how to assess your stress levels, explore the meaning of personal self-care, and discover the many resources available for UBC staff and faculty. Find out more and register now.

Part 2: Bouncing Forward, Building Resilience | May 30 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

As we face the constant flux of change and complex challenges, it’s important to look at how we build our personal resilience.  Resilience is foundational to the prevention of stress and to increase our capacity to cope with and recover from adverse events. This interactive session will provide an opportunity to talk about the current state of employee mental health in Canada, explore the core components of resilience, and share evidence-based strategies and resources for building resilience. Find out more and register now. 

Part 3: Workplace Wellbeing | June 12 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For us to succeed at work, we need to understand how we can be our best selves, and that includes understanding how we can focus on our wellbeing at work. Join us to learn what UBC is doing to support workplace wellbeing, and how you can tap into existing resources and community networks to build a supportive workplace environment.

This session will explore the strategies, tools and resources available to support your individual wellbeing as an employee and will explore how workplace wellbeing can be enhanced through our everyday interactions, practices and operations. Find out more and register now. 

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | May 22 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now. 

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | May 24 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training | June 13 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

QPR Training is an internationally recognized suicide prevention program designed to help you question, persuade and refer individuals in crisis. QPR is an emergency mental health intervention designed to save lives, much like CPR or other methods of emergency medical intervention. Learn to recognize suicide warning signs, how to approach someone who may be at risk, persuade the person to seek appropriate health services, and connect the person to resources that will help them resolve crises. Find out more and register now.

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