December 13 – Wellbeing Advent Calendar
#WellbeingAdventCalendar2020 It sounds easy, but with busy lives – or busy minds! – getting enough sleep isn’t always easy to do. Tonight, or in the coming week, prioritize your sleep. Wondering how to get a good night’s sleep? We shared links to some articles with tips in our Resilience & Protective Factor series when we […]
December 12 – Wellbeing Advent Calendar
#WellbeingAdventCalendar2020 This one is for the youth – Kids Help Phone has written a great article about how to reach out during the holidays that also includes links to different exercises you can practice when you’re feeling strong emotions, such as breathing and releasing tension in your body. Read it here – and make sure […]
December 11 – Wellbeing Advent Calendar
#WellbeingAdventCalendar2020 Another fantastic virtual workshop on Dec.14, this one is offered by the Woolwich Community Health Centre from 1:30-3pm and is titled “Coping with the Holiday Season during the Pandemic”. For more information and to register, visit Coping with the Holiday Season during the Pandemic – Woolwich Community Health Centre (wchc.on.ca)
December 10 – Wellbeing Advent Calendar
#WellbeingAdventCalendar2020 Didn’t get enough about self-care in yesterdays Stress Management or Inner Peace workshops? On Dec 14th 2-3pm CMHAW’s Family Education Series is offering a free Self-Care during the holidays webinar. Details and registration at Family Education Series: Self Care during the Holidays | CMHA Waterloo Wellington (cmhaww.ca)
December 08 – Wellbeing Advent Calendar
Today is all about slowing down and coping with stress. Take time to think about what activities nourish you when things get overwhelmed. Can you do one activity today, no matter how big or small, that is just for YOU? How can you build a small practice into your day that will help you manage […]
December 07 – Wellbeing Advent Calendar
More amazing programming from CMHA’s Self-Help and Peer Support! Their Spark of Brilliance program, an arts-based support program for those living with mental health struggles, is offering “15 Days of Creativity”, including workshops on spoken word, crochet, watercolour, memoir writing, and more. See the brochures for more information and registration details. Spark of Brilliance Calendar […]
December 09 – Wellbeing Advent Calendar
#WellbeingAdventCalendar2020 The US-based Greater Good Science Centre conducts and shares scientific research through stories, tips, and tools for a happier life and a more compassionate society. Though written for US Thanksgiving, this article on how to find some gratitude during pandemic holidays shares important insights, including how we can navigate the loss of traditions, disappointment, […]