Mental Health Week Yoga

Lyndsey Paynter will lead this session and mats will be provided. This session provides a full body strength and flexibility workout which tones the body. Long stretches will melt away stress and create a feeling of deep relaxation. Full Mental Health Week Schedule

MHW: Glow Flow Yoga

Flow Yoga is a dynamic, constantly moving class where movements are linked with breath. Join Rebecca Gass, Certified Yoga Instructor, for a fun, upbeat, glow in the dark class featuring different variations of sun salutations and invigorating poses encompassing whole body and core. All levels are encouraged to attend. Participants are asked to bring their own mat, water and wear comfortable clothing. Space is limited, so please complete the registration form to attend. Full Mental Health Week Schedule

Coffee with a Stranger

Diane Burke, along with her daughter Jenna Burke (who is an Aboriginal Student Mentor with Mawi'omi and in her fourth year at UPEI) will give a talk on the Residential School System and its impact on families & relationships. Diane's mom, Jenna's grandmother, attended the Shubenacadie Residential school. This promises to be a very meaningful and important conversation. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Full Mental Health Week Schedule

MHW: Healthy Relationships 101

What determines a healthy relationship? Have you ever worried that you are in an unhealthy relationship? What are the warning signs to look for? Can you make a long distance relationship work? Join Marion Clorey from Student Affairs and Richelle Greathouse from the International Relations Office for a brown bag lunch and chat on this important topic. Full Mental Health Week Schedule

Stress and Relaxation Management

Our minds and bodies need rest and recovery breaks to allow us to relax and reduce the effects of stress. This seminar will show participants how to make time to calm down and reduce stress, using both proactive and reactive relaxation technique. Space is limited so please sign up before March 9. If you would like to attend the session, please pre-register by contacting Glenda Burgoyne by email at gburgoyne@upei.ca or telephone 902-566-0605. Full Mental Health Week Schedule  

MHW: An Evening with Catherine MacLellan

The UPEI Mental Health Week Committee presents 2015 Juno Award winner, singer-songwriter Catherine MacLellan who will share her stories and songs as we come together to celebrate mental health and the relationships that matter in our lives. FREE TICKETS can be picked up at Student Affairs from March 3 - 10, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (while they last; initially limited to two per person, unlimited after Wednesday, March 9). Goodwill offering at the door to support UPEI Mental Health Week. This event is sponsored by the UPEI Alumni Association. Full Mental Health Week Schedule

MHW: Let's Listen

The event will feature a safe-listening and non-judgemental environment where various students, staff and faculty members will share their stories and encounters with mental illness. These stories will provide us with an opportunity to learn, care, and be inspired to help ourselves and those around us living with mental illnesses, and remind us all, that relationships matter. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to attend! Full Mental Health Week Schedule

Public Presentation: Tenure Track Candidate for Nursing

The School of Nursing would like to invite the University community to a research presentation which will be given by Prof. Patrice Drake, BSc, RN, MN, candidate for a tenure track position in Nursing. Prof. Patrice Drake will present "Coming together:  Discovering the narrative of nurses providing care of women experiencing miscarriage". The presentation will take place on Friday, March 11 from 1:40-2:20 p.m. in room 213, SDU Main Building.