Leaves of Change: Uplifting Spirits Through Nature and Mindfulness
Mindfulness and nature offer profound benefits for overall well-being. Engaging in mindfulness practices, such as meditation and deep breathing, helps to reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, and improve mental clarity. When combined with the soothing presence of nature, these effects are amplified. Nature provides a calming backdrop that encourages relaxation and a sense of peace. Studies have shown that spending time in natural settings can lower blood pressure, boost mood, and increase feelings of happiness. Together, mindfulness and nature create a powerful synergy that promotes physical health, mental resilience, and a deeper connection to the world around us.
Mac Mindfulness Learn More
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Nature at McMaster Learn More
Source: Nature at McMaster
Analysis: Bringing forests to the city: 10 ways planting trees improves health in urban centres Learn More
Source: McMaster Brighter World
National Health Promotion Days in September Learn More
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"Just Try" Fitness Programs: McMaster Athletics & Recreation Learn More
Join our partners in Athletics & Recreation the week of September 15- 20 to try out the first class of an instructional program for free! (exception is squash lessons due to space constraints).
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The Working Mind Mental Health Training Learn More
| The Working Mind is an evidence-based program designed to promote mental health and reduce stigma around mental illness in the workplace. This training directly supports our shared purpose of promoting and contributing to a healthy and safe community at McMaster University. |
Professor Hippo on Campus Learn More
The core Professor Hippo-on-Campus program consists of 8 modules that teach staff and faculty at McMaster about student mental health and how to support students in a way that suits their role, whether it be as an academic advisor or as a professor. The program will also teach how to use the Responding to Students in Distress and Difficulty (RSDD) protocol.
Employee Family and Assistance Program Learn More
McMaster University is proud to offer the extended benefit of an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with our partner, Telus Health.
Upcoming Employee Well-being Events
Online Fall Yoga with Jackee DeSimone
Employee Well-Being
Welcome to TELUS Health - Orientation for Employees
Employee Well-Being, Mental Health
Is Self-Care Really Just About the Self?
Employee Well-Being, Mental Health
World Mental Health Day: Connecting the Dots Between Physical & Mental Health
Employee Well-Being, Mental Health
Welcome to TELUS Health - Orientation for Employees
Employee Well-Being, Mental Health
Online Fall Yoga with Jackee DeSimone
Employee Well-Being
Online Fall Yoga with Jackee DeSimone
Employee Well-Being
McMaster Pulse at Pace
Employee Well-Being
Fall In Person Yoga for Employees
Employee Well-Being
2024 Pull4Mac Bus Pull!
Community Engagement, Employee Well-Being, United Way
McMaster Pulse at Pace
Employee Well-Being
Online Fall Yoga with Jackee DeSimone
Employee Well-Being
McMaster Pulse at Pace
Employee Well-Being
Fall In Person Yoga for Employees
Employee Well-Being
The Working Mind Mental Health Training for Employees - WAITING LIST
Employee Well-Being, Mental Health, TWM Training
McMaster Pulse at Pace
Employee Well-Being
Online Fall Yoga with Jackee DeSimone
Employee Well-Being
Learn More About Your Well-Being
Employee Well-being Contacts
Karli Dillane
Program Coordinator, Workplace Health & Well-being