Latest wellness resources for faculty and staff
Dr. Wendy Stanyon, Associate Professor, , shares the following wellness resources:
- with Dr. Elisha Goldstein, co-founder of The Center for Mindful Living in Los Angeles (Youtube link).
- (from Mindful.org)
- From psychologist and author Dr. Rick Hanson:
- - a collection of answers to common questions or issues about meditation, mindfulness, neuroplasticity, and well-being.
In addition, the university’s Healthy Workplace Committee shares:
- Helpful wellness tips (from Marsha Townsend, Clinical Practicum and Health Co-ordinator, FHSc):
- Find something you like to do (e.g. gardening) and fit it in a few times a week.
- Enjoy the process of things you do for yourself (e.g. when brewing your own coffee, do not rush; take time to smell the coffee, sit down and relax while you drink it, and enjoy the moment).
- Listening to music to set a comfortable and soothing environment.
- Drink more water in the day to keep hydrated.
- Journaling: write down the triumphs and things you appreciated that day.
- Take photos of things you appreciate every day, and at the end of a week/month/year, create a collage.
- Go for a walk to clear you mind; turn off all social media during that time.
- Resources and webinars:
- Check out the newest articles posted on Morneau Shepell’s .
- It’s OK to feel a range of emotions about unexpected changes in your life brought about by COVID-19. The website offers practical resources to help people feel grounded again and move forward with hope, clarity and energy.
- Dr. Joti Samra, registered psychologist and founder of , will present a free webinar entitled Getting a Good Night's Sleep: Tips to Enhance Sleep Quality and Duration, on Wednesday, May 27 at 2:30 p.m. .
- Marissa Bowsfield, a cognitive behavioural therapist with and PhD student in clinical psychology at Simon Fraser University, will present a free webinar on How to Stay Socially Connected While Being Physically Distanced on Thursday, June 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. to participate.
