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Unwind Your Mind

 

 exploring brain training techniques that calm the mind . . .  

 

Our brain can become more busy (and more negative thoughts intrude) when we are stressed, tired, or feeling overwhelmed.  

This experiential Lunch & Learn session shares a variety of research-based tips and approaches for calming worry, anxious thoughts, and a busy brain.

 

YOU WILL LEARN :

  • strategies that reboot your brain into a neutral gear

  • the 2 Minute Rule to curb ruminating

  • ‘soft fascination’ and other mind calming techniques

  • how to decrease brain bombardment from body inputs that activate and perpetuate a racing mind

 

DATE,  TIME,  and LOCATION :

This one hour educational, skills-oriented workshop meets at noon  

Thursday, MAY 28, 2026

from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ON-LINE 
(this will be a virtual workshop via Zoom)

 

FEE :

  • $  5 for University of Guelph students   (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)
  • $ 10 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120   (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)
  • $ 17 for all others

Payment is on-line  (or by cheque or e-transfer, if pre-arranged)

Gift certificates are available.

 

TO REGISTER :    

You are fully registered in the workshop once you have submitted payment here.


PRIOR to REGISTERING: 

University of Guelph students  - to receive your Coupon Code for the subsidized fee, e-mail your name and Student ID number to ksomers@uoguelph.ca . 

Members of USW Local 4120  - to receive your Coupon Code for the subsidized fee, e-mail your name to ksomers@uoguelph.ca.


 

UNABLE  to attend the SPRING 2026 workshop ?

  • Join a waiting list to start another workshop earlier, or meet on a different day / time :
    For those interested in having this workshop offered at another day or time, leave your name on the Unwind Your Mind waiting list by e-mailing ksomers@uoguelph.ca or call the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at 519 824-4120, ext. 52662. Please specify which days and times you prefer to meet. A workshop can begin anytime there are 6 or more names on the waiting list. 
  • Arrange for a workshop to come to your workplace or community site :
    The Unwind Your Mind workshop, or selected topics from this workshop, can be provided on-site at your workplace or community group site.   Call the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at 519 824-4120, ext. 52662 to make arrangements for sessions at your location. 
  • Make an appointment for private training :
    Any of the Unwind Your Mind topics listed above can be provided in private, one-to-one training sessions. Daytime, late afternoon, and evening times are available on weekdays throughout the year. Call 519 824-4120, ext. 52662, or e-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca to make a private appointment for individual training.  

FURTHER INFORMATION :

If you wish more information or have any further questions, do not hesitate to e-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca or call Kathy Somers at 519 824-4120, ext. 52662.  

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