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Office: AH188, AH135
Phone: (403) 332-5217, (403) 382-7187
Email: Suzanne Mcintosh, Susan Roth
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Monday through Friday
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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  • Ways to Stay Well

     

    1. Mindfulness
    2. Music
    3. Cross Country Skiing
    4. Happy Heart
    5. Crocheting/Knitting
    6. Family Play Day
    7. Skiing/Snowboarding
    8. Nutrition
    9. Office Ergonomics
    10. Swimming 

    For the full list with included resources and articles visit our webpage!

  • Wellness Wednesday Walks

    Join us for a half hour walk around Aperture Lake every 3rd Wednesday of the month! 

    NOTE: BOTH APRIL AND MAY'S WELLNESS WALKS HAVE BEEN CHANGED DUE TO CONFLICTING DATES

    *** NEW DATES: APRIL 25TH AND MAY 23RD 

    Click here for more details.

    Long Service Awards & Retiree Recognition Ceremony

    The University is holding the annual Long Service Awards and Retiree Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms (S.U.B.).  We will be honoring 126 employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service.  We will also be recognizing 15 retirees.

    Steps For Life

    Steps for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy is a fun 5 km fundraising walk to help support families affected by life-altering workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. It’s a unique way to educate your community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and how we can work together to prevent others from being injured or killed on the job. You can make a difference too.

    • Saturday, May  5th, 2018 starting at 10 AM

    Register online at Steps For LIfe 

    **If you want to register as part of the University of Lethbridge Steps For Life 2018 team, you can do so by emailing Wellness@uleth.ca

    Interested in trying out a sit/stand workstation? Contact Suzanne for more info. Here is the process for purchasing sit/stand workstations.

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    Kidney Walk

    The Kidney Foundation of Canada invites everyone to participate in their Annual Kidney Walk to be held in Lethbridge on Saturday, May 12th. Participants can choose to complete 3 KM or 6 KM.

    • Saturday, May 12th, 2018 

    Register online at KidneyWalk.ca or by calling 1-866-956-2724

     

    Wellness Lunch & Learn - Snake Safety

    Bring your lunch and join us for a Lunch & Learn on Snake Safety and Living with Snakes, presented by Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society and guest speaker, Ken Moore, U of L Alumnus '88 and local naturalist specializing in snakes.

    • Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 from 12 PM - 1 PM in L 1114

    Register Online or by e-mailing Wellness@uleth.ca

  • The purpose of this program is to provide stretching and strengthening exercises that can be completed at your desk, out on the job, or even at home. The program is broken up into six sections. Use that break-down to manage your exercise time and target areas you want to develop. Remember the key here is balancing strength and flexibility in the important muscle groups and for the whole body. CLICK HERE to download the program.

    Follow along to a video demonstration HERE!

    Or HERE for demo 2

    Want some quick ergonomic tips? Watch this short video clip Office Ergonomics

    • The Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace recently launched it's latest tool, Plan for Resilience. 
       
      Check out their website for an overview of the resource and more guides.
       
    • Mindful Employer Sessions - Wellness will be contacting U of L departments to set up workshops in one of 4 areas: Accommodation, Resolving Conflict, Improving Workplace Relations, Responding to Mental Health Issues.
      Watch for 1-hour sessions in your area, or contact wellness@uleth.ca for more info.
       

       
    • Mental Health and Wellness presentation for Academic Leaders. 
        
      Feel free to take a look - you may find some new strategies to deal with your own mental wellness. 
       
    • Wellness in 10: Creative Ways to Reduce Stress.pdf

  • 'Health Check for U' is Changing Lives!

    Read an article by U of L's Kori-Lee Nicolle about how Health Check for U helped her achieve her health goals.

    READ ARTICLE HERE

  • How do YOU Stay Well at the U of L?  Do you have an interest you enjoy outside of work, something that helps stretch and maintain your physical and/or mental well-being?

    If so, we'd love to display it in our rotating 'Staying Well at the U of L' feature on our website.

    Take a photo of your talent, interest or yourself in action. You could display a quilt, or some wood-turning, a woven scarf, or a jar of jam. Use the online form to share your story and photo and we will display on a rotating basis on our website and other U of L wellness publications (monthly wellness newsletter, Wellness Facebook, Twitter).

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    With the help of an independent survey company (Metrics@Work), Wellness & Recognition is planning the third Employee Health and Wellness survey. 

    The goal is to capture trends, identify health and wellness programming and improve where possible.

    Watch for an email from Metrics@Work the week of March 19 and the survey will be open from March 19 - 30.

     

  • Thank you to all who took the time to fill out the 2015 Employee Health & Wellness Survey. The goal was to capture trends, identify health and wellness programming and improve where possible. 574 employees (or 49.4%) responded and we have captured the results.

    The results are available HERE.

  • The University of Lethbridge Employee Assistance Program is a confidential resource provided to help faculty, staff and family members (who are enrolled in the benefits plans) enhance their personal and workplace functioning.

    You and your eligible dependents can each receive up to twelve hours of counselling services per benefit year provided through the EFAP. Counselling services are provided either in person, over the phone or through a secure Internet site.

    Toll Free English 1 (800) 663 1142

    Need more info? Click EFAP.

    FAQ

    Are EFAP appointments confidential? 

    Yes.  The EFAP carefully adheres to professional standards of ethics and confidentiality. Records maintained by the EFAP are not part of or accessible to any other University record system. Except for danger to self or others, child or elder abuse or neglect, or authorized legal access, no information is released without consent of the client. 

  • What does it cost to use the EFAP? 

    There is no cost to you for up to twelve, 1-hour long appointments with the EFAP. 

    My supervisor (or spouse/co-worker) wants me to come for counselling. Do I have to? 

    Use of the EFAP is voluntary. This said, if someone is suggesting the EFAP, they must be worried about you and it may be a good idea to talk with a professional. When you think about it, an hour with a trained professional who listens carefully to your concerns is a supportive event. 

    Is it true that most people who come to the EFAP have alcohol or substance abuse issues? 

    No, this is not true. Most people who use the EFAP come to discuss relationship issues or personal development. People also come for help with managing anxiety or for assistance in adjusting to a new community.