4 FREE weekly events on campus
It’s already
been a month since university has started again. It could be your first year
at the University of Ottawa or your fourth year, but in both cases, starting
school can be very overwhelming. Moving away from your family and friends,
changing your environment, going to a new school, all these situations can be
stressful for all of us! Juggling between school, your part-time job, your
extra-curricular activities and your social life is the situation for most of
us during our university journey. Mental health is of the utmost importance and
we, as students, tend to take it for granted.
Health Services
thought about everything and have organized amazing events on campus from
Monday to Friday (with the exception of Tuesdays) to help you destress and take
your mind off of schoolwork. All these activities are completely FREE and open
to all students and staff.
On Mondays,
join the weekly yoga sessions in partnership with Sports Services. You will get
to work on your core building to help with long study sessions.
What’s better
than meditation to reach a peaceful state of mind and help put your body in a
state of complete restfulness? Join the guided meditation sessions taking place
every Wednesday. These guided meditation sessions help you destress by using breathing techniques and mindfulness.
On Thursdays,
Health Services offers one on one 20 minute sessions with a Reiki Master. If
you’ve never heard of Reiki, it is your chance to try it! The Reiki Master has
the ability to spot the affected parts of your body - where negative thoughts
and feelings are stocked - and fill them with positive energy. These Reiki
sessions are amazing to help you destress during, before or after exam
sessions! Book your appointment today. Call (613) 564-3950 x290 or come see us
in UCU 203.
Do you miss
your dog back home or simply need a moment to relax and destress? Join the
weekly Pet Therapy on Fridays where two to three certified therapy dogs are on
campus to offer group therapy. The dogs are certified via Ottawa Therapy Dogs or Therapeutic Paws of Canada.
All these events are here to help all of us take care of our mental health and relax.
Visit our events page for more information
Also, don't forget to follow Health Services on Instagram and Facebook to stay informed on all our events happening on campus at all times.
- Kawtar
All these events are here to help all of us take care of our mental health and relax.
Visit our events page for more information
Also, don't forget to follow Health Services on Instagram and Facebook to stay informed on all our events happening on campus at all times.
- Kawtar