Events

Better coping skills workshop: Balanced living

Nov 24, 12:00pm - Nov 24, 1:30pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Learn coping strategies to help you feel more balanced in your life and less stressed. Please register at clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=26921

Join the University of Toronto Health & Wellness Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/healthyuoft #UofT

Exam prep & test anxiety workshop

Nov 24, 12:30pm - Nov 24, 2:00pm

ONLINE

Mastering exams takes practice and requires effective anxiety management. In this interactive online workshop, you'll develop skills to improve exam performance.

Topics include:

*best strategies for preparing for exams
*tips on taking different types of exams
*strategies for managing test anxiety
*helpful things to do on days leading up to and on the day of exams

Register on CLNx on the date of your choice, as follows:

Thursday, Nov. 19: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27703

Tuesday, Nov. 24: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27705

#UofT

Relaxing mindfulness meditation & yoga

Nov 24, 6:00pm - Nov 24, 7:00pm+4Dec 1, 6:00pm - Dec 1, 7:00pmDec 8, 6:00pm - Dec 8, 7:00pmDec 15, 6:00pm - Dec 15, 7:00pmDec 22, 6:00pm - Dec 22, 7:00pm

ONLINE

This deeply relaxing class combines basic yoga, stretching and mindfulness to sooth aching bodies and calm busy minds. No experience necessary. To get the ZOOM link, please visit the Mindful Moments CLNx calendar here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/mindfulness.htm

Facilitated by Lauren Brown, M.Ed., E-RYT, Applied Mindfulness Meditation Specialist

Join the Mindful Moments Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomentsuoft

Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group:
facebook.com/groups/multifaithuoft #UofT

CV and personal statement event

Nov 25, 12:00pm - Nov 25, 4:00pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Applying to grad or professional school? Tailor your applications in real time as you meet online with career staff and writing instructors. Details & registration here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=25360
#UofT

Creating in community: Guided creative writing workshop

Nov 25, 4:00pm - Nov 25, 5:30pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Take a break, meet other students, and get creative in this online writing workshop 🖊✨ Experience new and creative ways to approach your writing and learn more about yourself in the process. Register here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=26862 #UofT

Facebook Live with Latinx Mentor Navigators at U of T

Nov 26, 12:00pm - Nov 26, 12:30pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Join us for a Facebook Live chat with your University of Toronto Latinx Mentor Navigators. They'll be answering the most common questions students have about their roles as Mentor Navigators, how they help other students, and they'll share a bit about their own experiences so far at #UofT. They'll also open the floor to your questions!

Mentor Navigators are a group of underrepresented, caring, upper-year students with unique experiences who can help students from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities find support, community and belonging on campus.

Learn more and book an online appointment with a Mentor Navigator here: studentlife.utoronto.ca/forms/book-an-appointment-with-a-mentor-navigator/

Join the Access & Inclusion Peer Programs Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/accessinclusion #UofT

Community support group: Managing exam stress & motivation

Nov 26, 1:00pm - Nov 26, 2:30pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Since studying (and working) exclusively from home is new territory for many of us, it's difficult to know what our own expectations around workload, screen time and overall focus should be. What are ways we can bring structure and routine into our days, while at the same time being realistic and making space for spontaneity, distractions and self-care? Join us to explore strategies around task management, self-accountability, staying engaged, dealing with procrastination and more. Please register here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27707

Join the Health & Wellness Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/healthyuoft #UofT

International Language Exchange

Nov 26, 4:00pm - Nov 26, 5:00pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

If you're studying a language, or just have a general interest in languages, the International Language Exchange program welcomes you! This is your chance to practice or learn the basics of a new language, while helping other University of Toronto students do the same in regular weekly meetings! *PLEASE REGISTER and learn more at uoft.me/5V9 #UofT

Reading scripture in community

Nov 26, 4:30pm - Nov 26, 5:30pm+14Dec 3, 4:30pm - Dec 3, 5:30pmDec 10, 4:30pm - Dec 10, 5:30pmDec 17, 4:30pm - Dec 17, 5:30pmJan 7, 4:30pm - Jan 7, 5:30pmJan 14, 4:30pm - Jan 14, 5:30pmJan 21, 4:30pm - Jan 21, 5:30pmJan 28, 4:30pm - Jan 28, 5:30pmFeb 4, 4:30pm - Feb 4, 5:30pmFeb 11, 4:30pm - Feb 11, 5:30pmFeb 25, 4:30pm - Feb 25, 5:30pmMar 4, 4:30pm - Mar 4, 5:30pmMar 11, 4:30pm - Mar 11, 5:30pmMar 18, 4:30pm - Mar 18, 5:30pmMar 25, 4:30pm - Mar 25, 5:30pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Textual studies with a twist! University of Toronto students from all religious and academic backgrounds are welcome to participate in a weekly close reading of scripture that opens new conversations and discovers interesting relationships across Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. Engage with other students from around the world. Let’s read together!

PLEASE REGISTER by emailing the Multi-Faith Centre at multi.faith@utoronto.ca

More details here: studentlife.utoronto.ca/program/friends-food-and-scripture/

Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group here: facebook.com/groups/multifaithuoft

Join the Reading Scripture in Community Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/30352269524/ #UofT

Black, Latin American & Southeast Asian students in research

Nov 27, 3:00pm - Nov 27, 5:00pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Discuss research with supportive professors, staff and mentor navigators from a variety of departments to:

*share experiences about barriers to getting involved in research
*learn about resources and why/how to access opportunities in research
*discover ethical and other issues in research

Join the University of Toronto Access & Inclusion Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/accessinclusion #UofT

Mindful Moments at New College

Nov 30, 7:10pm - Nov 30, 8:00pm+12Dec 7, 7:10pm - Dec 7, 8:00pmDec 14, 7:10pm - Dec 14, 8:00pmJan 18, 7:10pm - Jan 18, 8:00pmJan 25, 7:10pm - Jan 25, 8:00pmFeb 1, 7:10pm - Feb 1, 8:00pmFeb 8, 7:10pm - Feb 8, 8:00pmFeb 15, 7:10pm - Feb 15, 8:00pmFeb 22, 7:10pm - Feb 22, 8:00pmMar 1, 7:10pm - Mar 1, 8:00pmMar 8, 7:10pm - Mar 8, 8:00pmMar 15, 7:10pm - Mar 15, 8:00pmMar 22, 7:10pm - Mar 22, 8:00pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

New College (U of T) presents online mindfulness meditation sessions with support in both English and Mandarin. Please register to get your Zoom link at clnx.utoronto.ca

Join the Mindful Moments Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomentsUofT

Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/multifaithUofT
#UofT

Coping skills workshop: Balanced thinking

Dec 1, 12:00pm - Dec 1, 1:30pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Are your days full of all work and no play? Does your body feel tense? Has your sleep been affected? Would you like to find a way to add in pleasant activities to help you feel better? The Balanced Thinking workshop focuses on strategies to re-establish balance in your life, allowing you to complete tasks while also having time to do things that help you feel less stressed. Please register here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=26918

Join the Health & Wellness Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/healthyuoft #UofT

Mindful eating: Food & mood

Dec 2, 2:30pm - Dec 2, 4:30pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Join us for a mindful exploration of healthy eating and how our relationship with food can affect our mood. This is an interactive workshop that combines relaxation and mindfulness meditation exercises with practical nutrition knowledge.

With the help of a registered dietitian, you will learn how to translate Canada’s Food Guide into a useful nutrition tool, learning ways to pace and plan meals and integrate healthy snacks, and about the importance of regular exercise for optimal health and academic performance.

We'll also discuss mindless eating, to explore the decisions we make about food and how we can take action to make more effective choices.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27694

Join the Health & Wellness Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/healthyuoft

Qu[e]erying religion — drop-in sessions

Dec 3, 5:00pm - Dec 3, 7:00pm+7Dec 17, 5:00pm - Dec 17, 7:00pmJan 14, 5:00pm - Jan 14, 7:00pmJan 28, 5:00pm - Jan 28, 7:00pmFeb 11, 5:00pm - Feb 11, 7:00pmFeb 25, 5:00pm - Feb 25, 7:00pmMar 11, 5:00pm - Mar 11, 7:00pmMar 25, 5:00pm - Mar 25, 7:00pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Make new friends in a supportive environment of intersecting identities and beliefs. Get the Zoom details here: uoft.me/queerying-religion

Join the University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/multifaithuoft #UofT

Overcoming impostor syndrome

Dec 7, 1:00pm - Dec 7, 3:00pm

ONLINE

Explore what impostor syndrome is and how it can affect our behaviours and actions, and learn strategies for managing and overcoming these beliefs (online). Please register on CLNx:

Monday, Nov. 16: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27684

Monday, Dec. 7: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27685

Join the Health & Wellness Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/healthyuoft

Connection coaching: Participating in public conversations

Dec 9, 1:30pm - Dec 9, 3:00pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

In this online workshop, you'll learn about managing anxiety as it relates to public speaking — particularly in class, team or lab settings. Please register here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27698

This workshop is part of the 3-part Connection Coaching Workshop series presented by Health & Wellness. For more info, please visit studentlife.utoronto.ca/program/connections-coaching-workshop-series/

Join the University of Toronto Health & Wellness Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/healthyuoft #UofT

Building positive mental health: Workshop

Dec 11, 12:00pm - Dec 11, 1:30pm

ONLINE

Discover various strategies and resources to promote positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please register, as follows:

Friday, Nov. 20: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27699

Friday, Dec. 11: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27700

Join the #UofT Health & Wellness Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/healthyuoft

Building resilience through self-compassion: Grad workshop

Dec 14, 1:00pm - Dec 14, 3:00pm

ONLINE

University of Toronto grad students: Learn to be a good friend to yourself when you need it most in this Building Resilience through Self-Compassion online workshop. You will learn theory and research that supports self-compassion as a way to motivate self-encouragement rather than self-criticism, as well as strategies to help build resilience. Please register on CLNx, as follows:

*November 23: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27686
*December 14: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=27687

Grief Support Sharing Circle

Dec 15, 3:10pm - Dec 15, 5:00pm+3Jan 26, 3:10pm - Jan 26, 5:00pmFeb 23, 3:10pm - Feb 23, 5:00pmMar 30, 3:10pm - Mar 30, 5:00pm

ONLINE

The Grief Support Sharing Circle is an informal, facilitated mutual support group for students who have experienced a death, as well as students experiencing anticipatory grief. To register, please email student.minister@utoronto.ca or laurie.coleman@utoronto.ca

For more information, please visit studentlife.utoronto.ca/program/grief-support/

Sponsored by: Health & Wellness, Campus Chaplains Association & the Multi-Faith Centre

Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/multifaithuoft

Join the Healthy & Wellness Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/healthyuoft #UofT

Healing with Yoga

Dec 16, 6:00pm - Dec 16, 7:00pm+4Jan 13, 6:00pm - Jan 13, 7:00pmFeb 17, 6:00pm - Feb 17, 7:00pmMar 17, 6:00pm - Mar 17, 7:00pmApr 14, 6:00pm - Apr 14, 7:00pm

University of Toronto Student Life Programs & Services214 College StreetToronto, ON Map

Practice healing through yoga with an experienced instructor from a trauma-informed approach.

A trauma-informed approach pays particular attention to how trauma is held in the body and explores how to move towards healing.

Healing with Yoga is currently running online. It is offered every third Wednesday of each month from 6-7pmET. Please register for the following dates at CLNx.utoronto.ca

September 16
October 14
November 18
December 16
January 13
February 17
March 17
April 14

You are welcome to attend any sessions, and are not required to attend all sessions. Feel free to drop in for as long or as little as you like.

Join the University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/multifaithuoft #UofT

Join the Mindful Moments Facebook Group here: facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomentsuoft