Groups, Workshops, Events View the calendar Upcoming Events › Campus Health and Wellness Centre September 2023 Sep 22 Camp Wellness: Mindful Farm Fridays (Whitby Campus) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Join wellness coach Heather for mindfulness in the garden and other nature based experiences to cultivate a heartfelt, embodied relationship with nature and sense of wellbeing. Come rejuvenate on the farm! Please register for location. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Sep 25 Food IQ: Munchie Mondays (Virtual) 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Virtual Join wellness coach Heather preparing thrifty meals and snacks that are easy, quick and nourishing! We’ll explore beyond nutritional value and look at the relationship we have with food with support from Michelle, our Eating Disorders Psychotherapist. Sit with us for lunch as we have some fun with food to fuel us for academic success! Check out @WellnessAtDC to see what recipe we will be preparing each week. Please register to receive virtual link. More information can be found at… Find out more » Sep 26 Food IQ: Farmers Market 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada The Food IQ: Growing Minds Growing Plates program operates a weekly Farmers Market at the Oshawa campus. There is a variety of in-season produce that is fresh, locally grown and more affordable is available each week to students, staff and faculty of both DC and Ontario Tech. Also available are food literacy and food insecurity information and resources. Location: courtyard in between the main entrance to the SW Wing and South Village residence Find out more » Sep 26 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Sep 27 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Sep 28 Global Café – Home Away From Home 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join us for the September Global Café Series, an inclusive and welcoming monthly gathering designed for all Durham College students seeking a "home away from home." We understand the challenges of adjusting to a new environment, and we're here to provide a space where you can engage in informal discussions about housing, homesickness, and the shared experiences that come with being far from home. At this Global Café, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow students who are navigating… Find out more » Sep 28 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » October 2023 Oct 03 Food IQ: Farmers Market 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada The Food IQ: Growing Minds Growing Plates program operates a weekly Farmers Market at the Oshawa campus. There is a variety of in-season produce that is fresh, locally grown and more affordable is available each week to students, staff and faculty of both DC and Ontario Tech. Also available are food literacy and food insecurity information and resources. Location: courtyard in between the main entrance to the SW Wing and South Village residence Find out more » Oct 03 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Oct 04 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Oct 04 Camp Wellness: Nature Play 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather for sensory-based exploration and creation in nature! Different activities each week to help slow down, allow the senses to open, and experience the environment to deepen the reciprocal relationship with nature. Come create and play in nature! Check out our Instagram @wellnessAtDC for more details on the weeks activity. Please register as supplies are limited. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca . For more information on our offerings please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Oct 05 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » Oct 06 Camp Wellness: Mindful Farm Fridays (Whitby Campus) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Join wellness coach Heather for mindfulness in the garden and other nature based experiences to cultivate a heartfelt, embodied relationship with nature and sense of wellbeing. Come rejuvenate on the farm! Please register for location. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Oct 10 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Oct 11 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Oct 12 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » Oct 17 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Oct 18 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Oct 18 Camp Wellness: Nature Play 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather for sensory-based exploration and creation in nature! Different activities each week to help slow down, allow the senses to open, and experience the environment to deepen the reciprocal relationship with nature. Come create and play in nature! Check out our Instagram @wellnessAtDC for more details on the weeks activity. Please register as supplies are limited. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca . For more information on our offerings please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Oct 19 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » Oct 20 Camp Wellness: Mindful Farm Fridays (Whitby Campus) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Join wellness coach Heather for mindfulness in the garden and other nature based experiences to cultivate a heartfelt, embodied relationship with nature and sense of wellbeing. Come rejuvenate on the farm! Please register for location. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Oct 23 Food IQ: Munchie Mondays (Virtual) 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Virtual Join wellness coach Heather preparing thrifty meals and snacks that are easy, quick and nourishing! We’ll explore beyond nutritional value and look at the relationship we have with food with support from Michelle, our Eating Disorders Psychotherapist. Sit with us for lunch as we have some fun with food to fuel us for academic success! Check out @WellnessAtDC to see what recipe we will be preparing each week. Please register to receive virtual link. More information can be found at… Find out more » Oct 24 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Oct 25 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Oct 26 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » Oct 31 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » November 2023 Nov 01 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Nov 01 Camp Wellness: Nature Play 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather for sensory-based exploration and creation in nature! Different activities each week to help slow down, allow the senses to open, and experience the environment to deepen the reciprocal relationship with nature. Come create and play in nature! Check out our Instagram @wellnessAtDC for more details on the weeks activity. Please register as supplies are limited. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca . For more information on our offerings please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Nov 02 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » Nov 03 Camp Wellness: Mindful Farm Fridays (Whitby Campus) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Join wellness coach Heather for mindfulness in the garden and other nature based experiences to cultivate a heartfelt, embodied relationship with nature and sense of wellbeing. Come rejuvenate on the farm! Please register for location. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Nov 06 Food IQ: Munchie Mondays (Virtual) 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Virtual Join wellness coach Heather preparing thrifty meals and snacks that are easy, quick and nourishing! We’ll explore beyond nutritional value and look at the relationship we have with food with support from Michelle, our Eating Disorders Psychotherapist. Sit with us for lunch as we have some fun with food to fuel us for academic success! Check out @WellnessAtDC to see what recipe we will be preparing each week. Please register to receive virtual link. More information can be found at… Find out more » Nov 07 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Nov 08 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Nov 09 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » Nov 14 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Nov 15 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Nov 15 Camp Wellness: Nature Play 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather for sensory-based exploration and creation in nature! Different activities each week to help slow down, allow the senses to open, and experience the environment to deepen the reciprocal relationship with nature. Come create and play in nature! Check out our Instagram @wellnessAtDC for more details on the weeks activity. Please register as supplies are limited. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca . For more information on our offerings please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Nov 16 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » Nov 17 Camp Wellness: Mindful Farm Fridays (Whitby Campus) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Join wellness coach Heather for mindfulness in the garden and other nature based experiences to cultivate a heartfelt, embodied relationship with nature and sense of wellbeing. Come rejuvenate on the farm! Please register for location. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Nov 20 Food IQ: Munchie Mondays (Virtual) 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Virtual Join wellness coach Heather preparing thrifty meals and snacks that are easy, quick and nourishing! We’ll explore beyond nutritional value and look at the relationship we have with food with support from Michelle, our Eating Disorders Psychotherapist. Sit with us for lunch as we have some fun with food to fuel us for academic success! Check out @WellnessAtDC to see what recipe we will be preparing each week. Please register to receive virtual link. More information can be found at… Find out more » Nov 21 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Nov 22 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Nov 23 Better Together: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM South Village Residence, Oshawa campus Gentle movement, inspired learning and soothing meditation. This virtual and in person group is open to all Ontario Tech and Durham College students. Location: Virtually or in person at South Village Residence Thursdays- from 2 to 3:30 p.m. September 28 to November 23 For more information, visit ontariotechu.ca/mentalhealthgroups Register here: https://forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/view.php?id=822970 Find out more » Nov 28 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Nov 29 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Nov 29 Camp Wellness: Nature Play 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather for sensory-based exploration and creation in nature! Different activities each week to help slow down, allow the senses to open, and experience the environment to deepen the reciprocal relationship with nature. Come create and play in nature! Check out our Instagram @wellnessAtDC for more details on the weeks activity. Please register as supplies are limited. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca . For more information on our offerings please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » December 2023 Dec 01 Camp Wellness: Mindful Farm Fridays (Whitby Campus) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Join wellness coach Heather for mindfulness in the garden and other nature based experiences to cultivate a heartfelt, embodied relationship with nature and sense of wellbeing. Come rejuvenate on the farm! Please register for location. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Dec 04 Food IQ: Munchie Mondays (Virtual) 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Virtual Join wellness coach Heather preparing thrifty meals and snacks that are easy, quick and nourishing! We’ll explore beyond nutritional value and look at the relationship we have with food with support from Michelle, our Eating Disorders Psychotherapist. Sit with us for lunch as we have some fun with food to fuel us for academic success! Check out @WellnessAtDC to see what recipe we will be preparing each week. Please register to receive virtual link. More information can be found at… Find out more » Dec 05 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Dec 06 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Dec 12 Camp Wellness: Forest Bathing 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for an hour of play in the woods. Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest! Please register for location. For more details please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Dec 13 Wellness Den Drop-In 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Oshawa Campus, Gordon Willey Buidling Room C128, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada There are many different dimensions and pathways of wellness - as a student it can be hard finding the time to prioritize wellness or knowing where to go to find support. The Wellness Den is dedicated to fostering a balanced and holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness is the active pursuit of optimal well-being. It is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better academic, physical, social and mental health outcomes. Instead of just… Find out more » Dec 13 Camp Wellness: Nature Play 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join wellness coach Heather for sensory-based exploration and creation in nature! Different activities each week to help slow down, allow the senses to open, and experience the environment to deepen the reciprocal relationship with nature. Come create and play in nature! Check out our Instagram @wellnessAtDC for more details on the weeks activity. Please register as supplies are limited. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca . For more information on our offerings please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » Dec 15 Camp Wellness: Mindful Farm Fridays (Whitby Campus) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Join wellness coach Heather for mindfulness in the garden and other nature based experiences to cultivate a heartfelt, embodied relationship with nature and sense of wellbeing. Come rejuvenate on the farm! Please register for location. Questions please contact healthpromotion@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwcofferings Find out more » + Export Events