Line Dancing with Nomusa

Date

Wednesday December 11, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Studio 3

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this session is perfect for everyone. Come and experience the joy of movement, connect with your colleagues, and boost your wellbeing - all while learning some new dance moves! No prior experience is necessary - just bring your energy and enthusiasm. Don't miss this chance to have fun, get active, and thrive together. 

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Preventing and Managing Burnout

Date

Wednesday January 29, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

There has been a lot of discussion about what burnout is, and the fact that many people experience it. This workshop goes beyond those facts to cover practical actions you can take to prevent burnout, or if you are experiencing it, to begin to recover from it.

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Introduction to Mindfulness

Date

Monday January 13, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

Mindfulness training can bring remarkable changes in the workplace, benefitting not only those who attend the training. It has a ripple effect that can extend to the entire organization.

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Happiness: Learning From Positive Psychology

Date

Monday December 16, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Online

This one-hour instructor-led TELUS Health EFAP learning session will provide practical takeaways in a flexible timeframe that address positive psychology and its effects on wellbeing.

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Basic Leadership Skills for Everyone and Every Job

Date

Monday January 20, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Today leadership skills are necessary for every job since employees often work in teams, rotating the managing position. This seminar is intended to provide an overview of some basic strategies that leaders use to be successful on the job.

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Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate Program

Date

Wednesday February 5, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location

Online

The Workplace Mental Health Leadership™ certificate program is the first of its kind in Canada, developed in partnership with the Bell Canada Mental Health and Anti-stigma Research Chair and Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University. This program's focus is intended for leaders at Queen's with direct reports.

This program is delivered as online modules. The first module is an asynchronous, eLearning module that needs to be completed prior to the instructor led session on February 5th, 2025. Participants will receive an email with further instructions to access the content and complete Module 1 before February 5th. Modules 2 and 3 will be delivered live online on February 5, 2025, with asynchronous components that will need to be completed within 3 months of this date (before May 5, 2025).

There is a $375 fee associated with this workshop (charged to a participant's department or faculty). 

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Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to How it Works

Date

Wednesday November 6, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

In this TELUS Health EFAP seminar, participants will be introduced to the concept of Emotional Intelligence and learn about the connection between their thinking, emotions, and resulting behaviours. Employees will uncover the tools and techniques to apply what they have learned to one of their own situations through an activity. They will also have an opportunity to reflect on their learning and think about how they will incorporate Emotional Intelligence into their lives.

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Financial Wellbeing Seminar (³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ Health Sciences belonging Series)

Date

Thursday November 7, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Online

This financial wellbeing workshop is hosted by Pete Galbraith, a local wealth advisor and certified financial planner. Learn more about financial literacy and how to build a budget and plan for retirement, as well as estate planning as we expand our knowledge during .

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Caregiving Conversation Circle: Come Find Your Village

Date

Thursday November 7, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Gordon Hall, Room 324

Are you struggling to balance caregiving with your career responsibilities and other commitments? Us too, come find your people.

You are invited to join members of the very newly launched Queen's Parents and Caregivers Village (QPCV) Employee Resource Group for a conversation circle during Thrive Week. The conversation circle will be hybrid, offering simultaneous virtual and in-person options.

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Winter Prep & Seed Saving: Final Session at ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ Community Garden

Date

Thursday November 14, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ Community Garden - behind Jeffery Hall

Join us for the last Gardening session of the 2024 season at the Queen's Community Garden!

On November 14th, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, we'll be covering seed saving, digging up dahlias, and sharing tips to winterize your garden. Learn valuable techniques from Gardening 4Joy to prepare your space for the colder months!