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Join ‘Nature and Forest Therapy Guide’ Heather for forest bathing and other nature themed activities. These sensory based mindfulness sessions, including crafts, games and forest bathing, were developed to enhance your well-being, improve health and increase sense of connectedness. Spending time in nature has been shown by research to:

• improve mood, sleep, confidence, self-esteem, cognitive functioning, and immune functioning
• increase patience, life satisfaction and motivation
• reduce symptoms associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and addiction

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Target Audience: Durham College Students who are registered with the Campus Health and Wellness Centre
Group Max: 10 students
Location: Instructor will send you an email one day before group to provide group location.
Session Breakdown: Mindfulness, new skills, interactive activities, and worksheets for continued learning

Welcome to our supportive (DBT) skills group, where we navigate the journey of emotional mastery together. If you’ve ever had difficulty with unpredictable emotions, you’re not alone. Join us to replace old habits with skillful ones, while celebrating the full spectrum of emotions and empowering you to navigate stressful moments with more ease.

Our DBT Skills Group is a space where understanding meets transformation on your path to resilient emotional regulation. Empowerment starts with you, lets gain emotional awareness and understanding together.

What Does “Dialectical” Mean?
Dialectical = two opposite ideas can be true at the same time, and when
considered together, can create a new truth and a new way of viewing the situation.
There is always more than one way to think about a situation.

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This program is designed for those experiencing distress around eating across a range of experiences - from past and current disordered eating to eating disorders diagnoses - where healing your relationship with food is the ultimate goal.

Join Michelle Pitman, RSW, Eating Disorders Psychotherapist. Using the power of social connection to make mealtime less stressful and get through one meal at a time, together.

Following the meal, Michelle will facilitate a brief discussion on relevant topics including coping and recovery-oriented skills building.

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Join us for free in-person nutrition seminars. Presented by nutritionist Sylvia Emmorey (RHN, RNCP, ROHP), you will receive a thorough introduction to nutrition and how to keep your wellness goals on track for 2025. We recommend attending all six to really jump start your 2025 goals!

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Feeling overwhelmed with post-secondary life? Join your DC and OTU peers for Creative Calm, a series of four hands-on workshops designed to help you manage stress through playful art and mindfulness.

Throughout the series, you will craft beautiful, personalized pieces such as painted plant pots, custom-designed tote bags, intricate mood mandalas, and unique bracelets. Each activity is designed to encourage mindfulness – guiding you to slow down, focus on the creative process, and experience a deep sense of relaxation. Come for the fun, leave feeling refreshed and inspired! No prior artistic experience is required.

In partnership with Ontario Shores

Learning Objectives:

• Expressing your creativity through painting
• Embrace mindfulness while focusing on the present task
• Explore symbolism in shapes and colors to create meaningful artwork
• Practice mindfulness and self-reflection through the creative process
• Gain confidence in personal artistic expression and pattern creation
• Promote relaxation and stress relief techniques

We are proud partners of the I’m Ready To Know national project that is implementing, scaling-up and evaluating low-barrier options for access to HIV self-testing. Test kits can be delivered to your home or CHWC is a designated pick-up hub throughout the year.

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At the Campus Health and Wellness Centre, we make STI testing quick, easy, and confidential—because your health matters.

Whether you're in a relationship, casually dating, or just want to be proactive, getting tested is a smart and empowering choice.

We offer free, confidential testing right on campus, so you can take control of your sexual health without the hassle.

It only takes a few minutes, and your future self will thank you.

Get tested today!!