Wellness Workshop Series

Date: October 3^rd, 2024

Time: 12:30-1:30 PM

Location: IN PERSON ACEB 1420

Presenter: Abby Al-Takriti & Sara Hanna

Bio(1): Abby Al-Takriti is a higher education professional, instructor, social media influencer, and Western Engineering’s Continuous Improvement, Student Learning & Awards Coordinator. Abby has completed her Masters in Professional Education, from Western University, with a focus on Educational Leadership. Described as precise and much needed, Abby’s work connects researched informed practices to provide higher education institutions with ongoing support that is realistic, universal and sustainable. She has also been a keynote speaker on several occasions where she presented a number of strategies and approaches for students to incorporate into their studying practices which support and promote mental well-being and have proven to increase the student learning outcome. Abby's hope is to continue to support and arm students with knowledge to empower them to navigate personal and professional resiliency through stress performance, targeted focusing, and value alignment.

Bio(2): Sara Hanna is a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW. She has experience providing counselling services to young adults in an education setting, as well as in private practice. Sara is well versed in the wide spectrum of pressures and academic demands that post-secondary students face. Sara’s therapeutic approach is highly relational and strength-based, as she believes that connection is integral for healing. Yet, she also draws on CBT, Self-Compassion, solution-focused therapy, and internal family systems therapies, among others. Due to her interdisciplinary nature, she further integrates science by offering psychoeducation on the role of the brain.

Workshop abstract:

Acquiring a university education can be exciting, transformational, and inspirational! It can also be very demanding. Balancing academic demands, family and personal demands, and financial stressors, in addition to being away from home, family, and friends, are some of the new experiences that students share. Let's explore together the ample resources that you have access to on and off campus, as well as a few practices that will help you be successful in engineering!

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Date: October 24^th, 2024

Time: 12:30-1:30 PM

Location: ZOOM https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/96361910549

Presenter: Sara Hanna

Workshop abstract:

Upon completion of this workshop, you will: Understand the link between perfectionism and procrastination Be able to identify the impact procrastination and perfectionism has on motivation Develop strategies to break the perfectionism-procrastination cycle and foster motivation It is our hope that by the end of this workshop you will have developed an understanding of the link between perfectionism and procrastination; reflect on the impact procrastination and perfectionism have on your own motivation; discuss strategies to break the perfectionism-procrastination cycle; and methods to foster motivation.

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Date: November 19^th, 2024

Time: 4:30-5:30 PM

Location: IN PERSON SEB 3109

Presenter: Christina Crook

Workshop abstract:

Trade FOMO for the Joy of Missing Out
Digital Declutter Workshop

Take FOMO and flip it on its head. That’s JOMO - the Joy of Missing Out. In this inspirational one-hour workshop, digital wellness expert Christina Crook will help you digitally declutter your email and social media accounts, computer and phone in real-time to experience more presence, peace, and productivity. Reduce your screen time by up to 2 hours a day!

Includes:
- 60-minute expert-guided session
- JOMO digital well-being decals for your phone and laptop

Bio:

Christina Crook is a pioneer and leading voice in digital well-being. The award-winning author of The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World, harbinger of the global #JOMO movement, and Good Burdens: How to Live Joyfully in a Digital Age, Crook now leads JOMO(campus), a digital wellness company serving college and high school students across North America. A certified digital wellness educator and higher ed consultant, Crook hosts the JOMO(cast) podcast, interviewing global leaders embracing the joy of missing out to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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Date: November 21^st, 2024

Time: 12:30pm – 1:30 PM

Location: IN PERSON ACEB 1415

Presenters: Sara Hanna (Student Wellness Counsellor) and Olivia Kuijpers (Career Services Officer, Student Specialist)

Workshop Abstract: Join Engineering Student Wellness and Western Engineering Career Services to explore ways to find better work-life balance throughout your university career. The tools explored throughout this workshop may be applied to your life while at Western University as well as after. During this workshop, you will complete various activities developed by Dave Evans and Bill Burnett as described in their New York Times bestselling text Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life. Upon completion of this workshop, you will take away one or more adjustments that you will have developed during the workshop to apply to your life.

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Date: December 3^rd, 2024

Time: 4:30-5:30 PM

Location: In Person ACEB 1420

Presenter: Sara Hanna

Workshop abstract:

This workshop is designed to help you learn some prevention and intervention strategies that you can implement during exams to manage stress and anxiety. The strategies that we are going to learn in this workshop are practical, and easily implementable!

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Date: January 28^th, 2025

Time: 4:30-5:30 PM

Location: SEB 3109

Presenter: Andy Thibodeau

Andy Thibodeau was called “Mr. School Spirit” by King’s College at Western University when they named him alumni of the year in 2014. This passion for leadership and school spirit started in elementary school when Andy successfully ran for student council Vice President. From organizing dances in grade 8, pep rallies in high school and orientation week in University, Andy’s enthusiasm for youth leadership led to his unique career of inspiring students and staff across the continent. Since 1992, Andy has delivered thousands of fun inspirational presentations to schools and conferences across North America. Over two million people have seen him speak in all 10 Canadian provinces, the Yukon and 40 US states. Each year over 120 schools, conferences and charities are IMPACTED by his messages. Andy lives in his hometown of London with his two daughters. He has his History degree on the dean’s honour list from King’s College at Western University. Andy empowers student leaders because he was always an active student leader: Student Council VP in elementary school, Student Council President at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary, and Orientation Week coordinator in University. A highlight of his student leadership career was when Much Music named his high school the “Most Spirited School in Canada” while he was president. In 2014 he was named an “Alumni of Distinction”, one of only 25 graduates of King’s University to be given its highest award for community service.

Workshop abstract:

Execution of ideas is the number one challenge for leaders. This session will immediately improve the ability of student to work together, improve their organization and time management skills, and execute ideas into action and activities! This session addresses the concepts of time management from a unique perspective. Trust is the foundation for loving families, fun friendships, spirited students' councils, successful businesses, professional post-secondary staff, impressive customer service and effective leaders. Yet people earn the trust of another by being reliable. In “Can I Count You”, Andy offers useful and immediately applicable advice for improving reliability. Through these insights, he will demonstrate how increased reliability improves one's time management, creates successful events, prepares students for success in class and the workplace, and inspires TRUST in you as a leader!

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Date: February 11^th, 2025

Time: 4:30-5:30 PM

Location: SEB 3109

Presenter(s) and their bio: Corinne Walsh

Corinne Walsh, MA LLM serves as a strategic partner for leaders, teams, and organizations, generating solutions and actions that propel them to excellence. As a change leader, coach, strategist, and facilitator, Corinne helps leaders build strong organizations by aligning their leadership, strategy, vision, and culture. Corinne also serves as adjunct faculty with King’s University College and Continuing Studies at Western University. She holds a Masters degree in Law, Master and Bachelor of Arts degrees, a Diploma in Adult Education, and Certificates in Business Administration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Strategic Planning, and Evaluation. She is a qualified administrator of the Tilt 365 and Myers-Briggs psychometric tools, and is completing PCC-level accreditation with the International Coach Federation.

Workshop abstract:

Are you ready to transform your career dreams into actionable plans?

Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you to build your blueprint for success. You will identify their key priorities and set clear, achievable goals to navigate your professional journey with confidence and purpose. In this follow up workshop, participants will use hands-on activities and practical exercises to pinpoint what truly matters to you, set SMART (Specific, Measurable & Motivating, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals that align with your long-term vision and values, and create a plan that paves the way for your career success.

Participants will leave with:

• A clear understanding of your personal and professional priorities.
• SMART goals aligned with your vision, values, and priorities.
• A personalized plan identifying actionable ‘next steps’.
• Practical tools and techniques for keep momentum!

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Date: March 4^th, 2025

Time: 4:30-5:30 PM

Location: SEB 3109

Presenter(s) and their bio: Corinne Walsh

Corinne Walsh, MA LLM serves as a strategic partner for leaders, teams, and organizations, generating solutions and actions that propel them to excellence. As a change leader, coach, strategist, and facilitator, Corinne helps leaders build strong organizations by aligning their leadership, strategy, vision, and culture. Corinne also serves as adjunct faculty with King’s University College and Continuing Studies at Western University. She holds a Masters degree in Law, Master and Bachelor of Arts degrees, a Diploma in Adult Education, and Certificates in Business Administration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Strategic Planning, and Evaluation. She is a qualified administrator of the Tilt 365 and Myers-Briggs psychometric tools, and is completing PCC-level accreditation with the International Coach Federation.

Workshop abstract:

In a world of algorithms that can silo us from divergent views, the skills needed to shift tough conversations toward productive dialogue are essential. In this two-part interactive workshop series, you will learn to navigate and transform conflict into opportunities for collaboration and growth. Participants will develop practical strategies for handling difficult discussions with confidence and poise as you build stronger, more collaborative relationships. 

In Part 1, participants will leave with:

• A better understanding of their preferred conflict resolution styles and how they typically approach conflict.

Identifying common sources of conflict in the workplace and potential ways to navigate these ‘hot button’ issues.

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Date: March 11^th, 2025

Time: 4:30-5:30 PM

Location: SEB 3109

Presenter(s) and their bio: Corinne Walsh

Corinne Walsh, MA LLM serves as a strategic partner for leaders, teams, and organizations, generating solutions and actions that propel them to excellence. As a change leader, coach, strategist, and facilitator, Corinne helps leaders build strong organizations by aligning their leadership, strategy, vision, and culture. Corinne also serves as adjunct faculty with King’s University College and Continuing Studies at Western University. She holds a Masters degree in Law, Master and Bachelor of Arts degrees, a Diploma in Adult Education, and Certificates in Business Administration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Strategic Planning, and Evaluation. She is a qualified administrator of the Tilt 365 and Myers-Briggs psychometric tools, and is completing PCC-level accreditation with the International Coach Federation.

Workshop abstract:

In a world of algorithms that can silo us from divergent views, the skills needed to shift tough conversations toward productive dialogue are essential. In this two-part interactive workshop series, you will learn to navigate and transform conflict into opportunities for collaboration and growth. Participants will develop practical strategies for handling difficult discussions with confidence and poise as you build stronger, more collaborative relationships.

In Part 2, participants will leave with:

• Strategies to navigate conflict.
• Effective communication skills to address and resolve conflict.

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