Archives: Healthy Workplace

Friday, January 29, 2021

Recording: Sleep & Wellbeing

During this information session, Dr. Natalie Pond, ND explains how to improve sleep, daytime productivity and overall health with 3 realistic habits you can start today to start sleeping better TONIGHT! Dr. Natalie Pond is a Naturopathic Doctor at Manotick Integrative Health. This session is hosted by Healthy Workplace at Carleton... More

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Recording: Virtual Holiday Baking Class

Join Sheila and Mike for an interactive virtual holiday baking class! Participants can follow along at home and prepare two holiday desserts that are easy to prepare. You will learn how to make peppermint bark and peppermint patties. Here are the... More

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Session Recording: Aging Parents and the Holiday Season

This holiday season will be different. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to think differently about how we can safely celebrate the season with family members and aging loved ones. This webinar explores how we can find a balance between protecting the safety and wellbeing of our aging loved ones, while also delivering the... More

Friday, December 4, 2020

Virtual Wreath Making Workshop Recording

On December 3, Carleton retiree Susan Jameson joined us to lead a virtual workshop on how to make a holiday... More

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Diabetes and Wellbeing Session Recording

This session was led by Professor Rachel Burns, from Carleton University’s Department of Psychology, as part of the Healthy Workplace Mental Health Speaker Series 2020/2021. Compared to the general population, adults with diabetes are at increased risk of some mental health problems, including depression. Evidence suggests that the... More

Friday, November 13, 2020

Virtual Painting Event Recording

Participants let their creativity shine at our first-ever Healthy Workplace Virtual Painting Event! You don’t have to be an artist to be creative! No previous experience is required – One of Carleton’s own staff members, Lenore Gale from the Sprott School of Business showed us, step-by-step, how to paint. Participants were... More

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

On Tuesday, October 27, Monique Cousineau – a volunteer with CPA Canada – presented this workshop virtually to Carleton faculty and staff. Learning Objectives: To get information and tips to help you raise kids who are financially independent and responsible. To better understand the challenges of raising money-smart kids To learn how... More

Friday, October 23, 2020

Self-Care for Health in the Colder Months

Self-care all year round is important and this summer was a great opportunity to utilize the warmer weather to get outdoors more, have less colds, and enjoying the longer day light hours. Winter will change our self-care practices and it may look a little different than usual this year. In this talk, Dr. Natalie... More

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Physical Activity, Screen Time and Mental Health in Adolescents

About 10-20% of children and youth are diagnosed with a mental disorder and many more experience subclinical symptoms of mental disorders. With increasing prevalence rates, researchers are attempting to identify modifiable behaviours that can prevent symptoms related to mental disorders. Promoting physical activity and reducing screen time have... More

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Resources from Tips & Tricks for Reducing Sugar in Your Diet Workshop

Reducing or cutting back on sugar can have great health benefits — but how do you get started? What are the best tips and tricks for reducing sugar in your meals, snacks and drinks? On October 1, 2020, plant-based chef & registered holistic nutritionist Amy Longard joined us for an interesting and informative online... More

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Resilience: How to Thrive in the Aftermath of Stressful Experiences

This session was offered as part of the Healthy Workplace Mental Health Speaker Series 2020/2021. Find out more. Session Description Often when we talk about resilience, we look to the factors that protect us against the negative impacts of stressful experiences. Less attention is paid to what is needed after a traumatic stressor appears to have... More

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Ask Me! Campaign Goes Virtual

Carleton University is relaunching the Ask Me campaign to help welcome new and returning students to Carleton this fall—virtually! The Ask Me campaign is designed to heighten the sense of community at Carleton and, through the support of as many faculty and staff possible, help contribute to making all students feel part of a... More

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