Sheridan is excited to offer a variety of events and activities during Wellness Week, which takes place during the week of October 9 – 12. One of the activities that we are pleased to offer Sheridan employees is the opportunity to attend wellness seminars facilitated by Morneau Shepell, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider.
Registration is open to all Sheridan employees.
| Seminar | Date | Location |
| Stress Relaxation Techniques | Tuesday October 9, 2018
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. |
Davis Campus, (Room B106) |
| Getting a Restful Sleep | Thursday October 11, 2018
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. |
HMC (Room B592) |
| Understanding Depressive Illness | Friday October 12, 2018
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. |
Trafalgar Road Campus, (Conference Centre) |
Register today on sheridan.pdplace.com.
Seminar Overviews
Stress and Relaxation Techniques:
Our minds and bodies need rest and recovery breaks to allow us to relax and reduce the effects of stress. While everyone has days that are hectic and unfocused, consistently feeling stressed out, rushed, or on the go can have a detrimental impact on a person, increasing their risk of experiencing a serious physical concern, such as heart disease or stroke. This seminar will show participants how to make time to calm down and reduce stress, using both proactive and reactive relaxation techniques.
Getting a Restful Sleep:
Sleep is critical to ensure maximum productivity. It increases your ability to concentrate and focus, allows you to approach challenges with a more positive attitude, and can have positive effects on your memory and health. Participants will learn about circadian rhythms and the impact that disrupting these key biological processes can have on their day-to-day activities and work. This seminar will also describe sleep’s vital role in maintaining health along with valuable and practical tips and strategies that participants can apply to get quality, restful sleep and stay alert.
Understanding Depressive Illness:
Individuals suffering from depression often feel distant from friends and loved ones and can find it difficult to perform to their maximum productivity in the workplace. They can often have high rates of absenteeism or be unfocused. This situation is exacerbated by the stigma that still exists around depression and the reluctance to discuss it openly at home or at work. The facilitator will encourage participants to shatter popular myths and misconceptions about depression and to increase their understanding of the causes, triggers, and symptoms of depressive illness. This seminar will also explore ways in which depression can be successfully treated.
If these seminars do not take place during your typical lunch hour, please consult with your Manager regarding participation prior to registration.
Stay tuned for information on additional events and activities.