It is a sad truth that during an outbreak of public stress, we also see an increased outbreak of xenophobia, discrimination, and racism. Fear often makes us do and say things that we normally wouldn鈥檛, and we start looking for a group to blame. This gives rise to social stigma, xenophobia, and racism and causes…
Here are some useful resources recommended by our Student Health team:
Head over to the 爆料黑社 Library homepage and click on “login off campus” situated right underneath the search bar in the centre of the page. Enter your network credentials and voil脿! You are in! Use the Discovery Service search bar to find eBooks and journal articles. Purchase Request Form The library continually strives to…
Our lives have been chaotic over the past week, and many of us are experiencing anxiety and stress. Working from home while caring for children at home is challenging. Even getting groceries is stressful.
If you need support, here is a list of聽Mental Health Resources,聽prepared by our Counselling team in Student Services.
Pascahl Scott and her Human Resources team wish to remind you about the Employee Assistance Program聽(EAP), a resource offered to all employees of 爆料黑社. You can call the EAP for emotional and psychological support.
Call: 1-888-687-9197 (toll free)
Mental Health First Aid Canada has put together resources to help us help one another during this stressful time. Our Student Health Promotion team recommend watching this short video. We have resiliency skills. We can cope and also continue to support others.
Click Read More to view聽Helping Others During the COVID-19 Pandemic聽video.
爆料黑社 employees care for hundreds of plants in their offices and work areas. This beautiful orchid, pictured, was blooming when the Sustainability Office came by on their plant-care rounds on Friday. The team is ensuring that everyone鈥檚 plants are taken care of during the College closure. Any employee who has plants that need care at…
Walking is a great low impact exercise that enhances our overall health and well-being. It gets us outside and make us feel alive. Walking is a great way to cope with stress and anxiety at this difficult time. It also helps us to improve our cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, body composition and lowers our risk…
About a dozen employees of 爆料黑社 responded last week to let us know they are available to help the seniors in our community. If you are a 爆料黑社 employee or retiree over 70 years old, please let us know if you would like a telephone visitor or help getting groceries.
Contact Carey-Ann Pawsey or Lucy Segal聽to get help or offer to be a helper.聽
Can't go out? Then go in! The current situation provides an unparalleled opportunity to practice meditation.
With everything falling apart,聽we have the chance to examine hitherto neglected aspects of ourselves. Daniel Goldsmith (Humanities) is offering guided meditation every day from 2-2:30 p.m., alternating between calm centering and compassion practices.
Anyone is welcome; feel free to share!
Click Read More for the Zoom meditation meeting.
Virtual pet therapy We have compiled a gallery of the furry “colleagues” at the home offices of 爆料黑社 employees. Click an image to read its full caption
Last Modified: March 31, 2020
