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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, yet it is often misunderstood, minimized, or left unaddressed. In today's fast-paced and demanding environments, many of us experience anxious thoughts without always having the tools to manage them effectively.

This session offers a clear and compassionate approach to understanding anxiety; how it shows up, what triggers it, and how it impacts our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Through guided discussion and practical strategies, participants will learn how to better recognize their own patterns and develop tools to respond with intention rather than overwhelm.

With a focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and realistic self-care practices, this session will introduce accessible techniques to help calm the anxious mind, reduce stress, and regain a sense of control. Participants will also explore the concept of the “circle of control,” helping to shift focus toward what can be influenced, while letting go of what cannot.

Step outside, slow down, and reconnect with the natural world, right here on campus. This guided walk invites you to pause, tune in, and experience the wellbeing benefits of engaging with nature through your senses. 

Led by Queen's staff member and experienced birder Chris Grooms, this session offers a gentle, observational walk across campus, where participants will learn to notice and appreciate the movement, sounds, and behaviours of local and migratory birds.

Whether you're new to birding or simply looking for a refreshing midday reset, this session offers a unique opportunity to experience campus from a different perspective. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars if they have them and come prepared for a relaxed, mindful walk.

New research is changing how we understand the health benefits of engaging with nature, and Master Gardeners are at the heart of it. What role does nature play in supporting our health, and how can we engage with it more intentionally in our everyday lives?

In this session, ecological horticulturist and Master Gardener Astrid Muschalla will explore how emerging research is reshaping our understanding of the connection between nature, the senses, and overall wellbeing. Drawing on both science and lived experience, Astrid will share how engaging with gardens and natural environments can support mental, physical, and emotional health.

Rooted in ecological gardening practices, this session will highlight how Master Gardeners contribute to building healthier individuals and more connected, resilient communities. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own relationship with the natural world and consider simple, practical ways to engage more meaningfully—whether through gardening or everyday interactions with nature.

Recognizing when someone is struggling, and knowing how to respond, can make a meaningful difference. This session focuses on building the confidence and practical skills to support mental health in the workplace.

What does wellbeing mean to you? In this creative jewelry-making session, you’ll craft a wearable piece of art that symbolizes your personal journey, intentions, and self-care practices.

Tap into your creativity and wellbeing in this guided watercolour session with artist Melanie Gray. Explore different techniques while reflecting on your emotions, personal motivation, and physical wellbeing. No artistic experience needed, just a willingness to express yourself!

Different ways of thinking aren’t barriers; they’re strengths. Neurodiversity is a natural and valuable part of our workplace reality. Recognizing and supporting diverse ways of thinking, processing, and communicating is essential to creating environments where everyone can contribute and thrive.

Join us to explore how small, intentional shifts can create more inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams.

Strengthen your resilience and learn healthier ways to respond to stress, with practical tools you can use right away. This session is part of the Wellness Champion Sticker Program.

Explore simple, practical strategies to manage workload, restore balance, and reconnect with what makes your work meaningful - one small, sustainable change at a time. This is one of the five courses in the Wellness Champion Sticker Program.

Learn how small, meaningful moments of recognition can strengthen connection, boost morale, and create a more appreciative workplace culture. This session is part of the Wellness Champion Sticker Program.