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Employee Wellness offers health promotion opportunities for all employees in the MRU community. The common thread between all events is to provide you with a variety of supports to keep yourself healthy across all dimensions of wellness. Wellness Wednesdays will continue as our flagship program in addition to new opportunities to connect.
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Location: EC2075
Dates: Thursdays in September and October, beginning September 11
Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m.
Description: "Drawing for the Totally Terrified" is a playful, encouraging introduction to drawing for absolute beginners. The classes will focus on developing core drawing skills in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. Each week introduces a foundational drawing concept through hands-on practice and light-hearted creative exercises. Each class of the series will be offered twice over the 8 weeks.
Participants will receive a custom-designed booklet created by artist Holly McWilliams, filled with lesson notes, diagrams, and sketching space to support learning during and after class.
No experience necessary—all materials will be provided. Although beneficial, it is not a requirement to sign up for all four classes in the 4-class series.
Registration is required for each session. All classes are in person located in EC2075. Each class is capped at 25 participants. If our capacity is reached for this event, please contact employeewellness@mtroyal.ca to be added to a waitlist. Should a spot become available you will be notified. We hope to see you there!
Monthly Wellness Wednesday Theme:
Employee Wellness is focusing on a specific area of health every month to structure Wellness Wednesday events. Wellness Wednesday events will be planned according to these themes and additional health promoting events will be hosted by Employee Wellness to compliment the Wellness Wednesday programming.
September & October: Burnout and Resilience
Join Employee Wellness in September and October as we look at ways to manage stress and promote well-being. Explore effective strategies and creative outlets to support you during the busy start of the semester.
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Location: alternating virtual (WebEx) and in person (EL1270 or EC2065)
Dates: Wednesdays in September and October, beginning September 10
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Description: Are you running on empty, pushing through fatigue, or quietly burning out? It’s time to pause, rest, and build a path to sustainable wellbeing. Join Registered Psychologist, Tessa Burns Martin, for a three-part series designed to help you recognize burnout, recover from symptoms, and build long-term health and resilience.
What You Will Learn:
Part One: Understand Burnout: September 10 (virtual) & September 17 (in person)
Learn what burnout really is, what causes it, and how to spot early signs in yourself and others
Part 2: Healing from Burnout: September 24 (virtual) & October 1 (in person)
Discover practical tools and strategies to recover from burnout and restore your energy, boundaries, and purpose
Part 3: Preventing Burnout & Building Resilience: October 8 (virtual) & October 15 (in person)
Create a toolkit to prevent burnout from returning and lead a healthier, more empowered life
Registration is required for each session. Virtual sessions will be hosted on WebEx, sessions capped at 100 participants. In person sessions are capped at 40 participants. If our capacity is reached for this event, please contact employeewellness@mtroyal.ca to be added to a waitlist. Should a spot become available you will be notified. We hope to see you there!
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Location: I124
Dates: Wednesday October 22
Time: spaces available between 10 - 1 p.m.
Description: Join the cute curious kittens from Cochrane and Area Humane Society (CAHS) for some kitten cuddles. Bonding with animals can decrease stress, boost mood and ground us in the present moment. The kittens will be on campus from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with 20 minute group sessions capped at 10 participants. This is to ensure the kittens are not overwhelmed and that as many employees as possible have a chance to interact with them.
In preparation for the event a waiver will be emailed to participants for review and signature. If you do not have access to a printer, copies will be available at the start of the event for completion. We encourage you to complete it ahead of time if possible to maximize your time with the kittens. The waiver is a requirement from the Cochrane and Area Humane Society to keep humans and animals safe.
Registration is required. If our capacity is reached for this event, please contact employeewellness@mtroyal.ca to be added to a waitlist. Should a spot become available you will be notified. We hope to see you there!
Community Involvement
Join the MRU team to participate in the group blood donation. Follow these steps to register:
- Visit Canadian Blood Services to log in or create an account.
- Navigate to the 'Partners' link on the left side navigation bar.
- Search 'Mount Royal Staff Association' to join the team. Note ALL MRU employees are eligible to participate, pending Canadian Blood Services donor guidelines.
- James Parsons is the team champion and contact point for any questions related to the program.
- View upcoming team appointments and book your donation.
Dates: September 24, October 22 and November 19
Location: Penn West Plaza, Calgary
Time: September 24 pick up at 12:40 p.m., October 22 and November 19 pick up at 12:20 p.m. - outside Cont. Ed. building
Description: Making a life-saving blood donation is easy with Canadian Blood Services. The Life Bus provides transportation from campus, to the donation centre in Calgary, and back to campus again. Spaces on the bus are limited and registration is required. You do not need to be an MRSA member to participate. Check back throughout the year for upcoming group blood donation opportunities or contact James Parsons - jjparsons@mtroyal.ca, team champion, with questions.
Donors, please review the information brochure in preparation for your appointment.