Groups, Workshops, Events View the calendar Employee Lead: Groups, Events, Workshops Forest Bathing, Health Hikes, Wonder Walks and Nature Play Register now 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 Learn More DBT Skills Group (Emotional Regulation Education) Register now 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. Learn more One meal at a Time REGISTER HERE 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. Nutrition Sessions Register Here 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! Peer Lead: Groups, Events, Workshops Recovery College Learn More COMING SOON. Creative Calm: Stress-Relief Workshops Register Here 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 Additional Campaigns, Events, Workshops HIV Awareness-I’m Ready to know event 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. February Sexual Health Campaign Book STI Test Here 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!! Upcoming Events › Campus Health and Wellness Centre March 2025 Mar 20 Camp Wellness: Healthy by Nature 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join ‘Nature and Forest Therapy Guide’ Heather for nature themed activities. These sensory based mindfulness sessions, including walks, hikes 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 Groups include: • Forest Bathing… Find out more » Mar 20 WellPod@DC (Live Podcast) 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Virtual LIVE – THURSDAYS 3PM ON RIOTRADIO.CA Let’s explore what it means to be well, from meditation, stress management, safer substance use and sexual health, we will literally talk sex, drugs and rock & roll. Join us to deep dive into some student health questions; we’ll learn about wellness together, try some coping tools and meet some interesting people. Your co-hosts Heather and Craig (the perfect blend of CHWC and SALS) each week will explore a wellness concept or tool together… Find out more » Mar 25 BTS: One Meal at a Time 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM Virtual Registration Required: https://forms.office.com/r/DnNuCA2TQK 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 in this support group, using the power of social connection to make mealtime less stressful and get through one meal at a time, together. Following mealtime, Michelle will facilitate a brief discussion on… Find out more » Mar 26 Peer Wellness Reps Pop-Up 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM The Pit, Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campus Come find the Campus Health and Wellness Centre's Peer Wellness Reps and take a quick pause for your health and wellness. Located in the Pit every Wednesday and Thursday, our Peer Wellness Reps are student leaders who understand the DC student experience and have a passion to help create an institutional climate of health and wellness. Join us each week for different activities and resources to help make this a healthy year! Find out more » Mar 26 BTS: Creative Calm: Stress-Relief Workshops 2:15 PM — 3:15 PM Fireside Reading Room, 2nd floor Campus Library, Oshawa campus Better Together Series: Recovery College 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… Find out more » Mar 27 Camp Wellness: Healthy by Nature 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join ‘Nature and Forest Therapy Guide’ Heather for nature themed activities. These sensory based mindfulness sessions, including walks, hikes 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 Groups include: • Forest Bathing… Find out more » Mar 27 BTS: Nutrition Sessions: The Power of Protien 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Curious about protein? Am I getting enough? How much do I actually need? Join nutritionist Sylvia Emmorey to assess your current diet, figure out what your daily requirements are, and how you can meet your needs in a healthy way. Register through link above! Find out more » Mar 27 WellPod@DC (Live Podcast) 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Virtual LIVE – THURSDAYS 3PM ON RIOTRADIO.CA Let’s explore what it means to be well, from meditation, stress management, safer substance use and sexual health, we will literally talk sex, drugs and rock & roll. Join us to deep dive into some student health questions; we’ll learn about wellness together, try some coping tools and meet some interesting people. Your co-hosts Heather and Craig (the perfect blend of CHWC and SALS) each week will explore a wellness concept or tool together… Find out more » Mar 31 BTS: Nutrition Sessions: Stress Eating 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join to learn how to manage stress through your diet and stop stress eating for good. Remember stressed spelled backwards is desserts, which can be made healthy to! Register through link above! Find out more » April 2025 Apr 02 Peer Wellness Reps Pop-Up 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM The Pit, Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campus Come find the Campus Health and Wellness Centre's Peer Wellness Reps and take a quick pause for your health and wellness. Located in the Pit every Wednesday and Thursday, our Peer Wellness Reps are student leaders who understand the DC student experience and have a passion to help create an institutional climate of health and wellness. Join us each week for different activities and resources to help make this a healthy year! Find out more » Apr 03 Camp Wellness: Healthy by Nature 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join ‘Nature and Forest Therapy Guide’ Heather for nature themed activities. These sensory based mindfulness sessions, including walks, hikes 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 Groups include: • Forest Bathing… Find out more » Apr 03 WellPod@DC (Live Podcast) 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Virtual LIVE – THURSDAYS 3PM ON RIOTRADIO.CA Let’s explore what it means to be well, from meditation, stress management, safer substance use and sexual health, we will literally talk sex, drugs and rock & roll. Join us to deep dive into some student health questions; we’ll learn about wellness together, try some coping tools and meet some interesting people. Your co-hosts Heather and Craig (the perfect blend of CHWC and SALS) each week will explore a wellness concept or tool together… Find out more » Apr 07 Employees: Coffee with Clinicians 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Wellness Den C128, Oshawa campus Canada Please join us for Coffee with Clinicians, an hour long open-support session to discuss Student’s Mental Health on campus in collaboration with our new Supporting Student Mental Health Employee Guide. We aim to create a supportive environment where we can learn and grow together and share situations that have been challenging to learn how to navigate them together. Oshawa Campus: Wellness Den C128 Find out more » Apr 09 Peer Wellness Reps Pop-Up 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM The Pit, Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campus Come find the Campus Health and Wellness Centre's Peer Wellness Reps and take a quick pause for your health and wellness. Located in the Pit every Wednesday and Thursday, our Peer Wellness Reps are student leaders who understand the DC student experience and have a passion to help create an institutional climate of health and wellness. Join us each week for different activities and resources to help make this a healthy year! Find out more » Apr 10 Camp Wellness: Healthy by Nature 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join ‘Nature and Forest Therapy Guide’ Heather for nature themed activities. These sensory based mindfulness sessions, including walks, hikes 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 Groups include: • Forest Bathing… Find out more » Apr 10 WellPod@DC (Live Podcast) 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Virtual LIVE – THURSDAYS 3PM ON RIOTRADIO.CA Let’s explore what it means to be well, from meditation, stress management, safer substance use and sexual health, we will literally talk sex, drugs and rock & roll. Join us to deep dive into some student health questions; we’ll learn about wellness together, try some coping tools and meet some interesting people. Your co-hosts Heather and Craig (the perfect blend of CHWC and SALS) each week will explore a wellness concept or tool together… Find out more » Apr 23 Employees: Coffee with Clinicians 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Don Lovisa Building 103F, Whitby campus Canada Please join us for Coffee with Clinicians, an hour long open-support session to discuss Student’s Mental Health on campus in collaboration with our new Supporting Student Mental Health Employee Guide. We aim to create a supportive environment where we can learn and grow together and share situations that have been challenging to learn how to navigate them together. Whitby Campus: Don Lovisa Building 103F Find out more » + Export Events
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