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safeTALK (suicide alertness for everyone)

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safeTALK (suicide alertness for everyone)

When:
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where:
Mitchell Hall
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Description:

This session prepares participants to recognize people who are having thoughts of suicide by applying the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen, KeepSafe) and connect them to a suicide first-aid intervention caregiver.  Powerful videos illustrate the importance of suicide alertness, while discussion and practice simulate learning.

All participants must attend the full 3 hours to receive their certificate of completion.  Participants will also receive program materials including a workbook.  

Contact:
Health Promotion
mhp.sws@queensu.ca
Cost:
$20 for students and $30 for staff/faculty
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

When:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM – Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Where:
Mitchell Hall
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Description:

This 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. 

Participants are strongly encouraged to complete either LivingWorks START and/or safeTALK (suicide alertness for everyone) prior to taking ASIST.  All participants must attend both full days to receive a certificate of completion.  Participants will also receive program materials including a workbook. 

Contact:
Health Promotion
mhp.sws@queensu.ca
Cost:
$65 for students and $95 for staff/faculty
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Demo-lution Party

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Demo-lution Party

When:
Saturday, August 17, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Rideau Building
Room: Outside!
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Description:

In summer of 2022, artists Oriah Scott, EronOne, HONE, HUNGR, AJ Little and  Emily May Rose (+ invited guests) graffiti’d AGNES’s facades.

Building AGNES’s street cred while celebrating submerged cultural histories of Kingston, this glorious and beloved artwork entitled Transformations will now be demolished  as construction begins for  Agnes Reimagined.

Come out and mark this moment with AGNES at the Demo-lution Party! Agnes members will take home a brick from Transformations, so make sure you’re a member before the big day (17 August), so you can take home a piece of AGNES!

This party brings back the artists who created Transformations and features the music of DJ Kid Koncussion, printmaking with Alejandro Arauz and our all-ages, nomadic artmaking workshop, Creation Station. Get your FREE ticket and get your membership, we've got levels to match all budgets.

Contact:
Elizabeth Cooper
elizabeth.cooper@queensu.ca
343.363.3974
Cost:
FREE
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Faculty Workshop with Agnes Etherington Art Centre

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Faculty Workshop with Agnes Etherington Art Centre

When:
Thursday, July 18, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Room: 312
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Description:

Calling all educators: Faculty, teaching assistants, teaching fellows, adjuncts! Learn how to incorporate the Agnes collection and programming into your syllabus for the fall semester by coming to our workshop next week: 18 July, 1-4pm @ the Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts!

Reimagine your course with all that Agnes has to offer! Email Nasrin Himada to RSVP: nasrin.himada@queensu.ca

Contact:
Elizabeth Cooper
elizabeth.cooper@queensu.ca
343.363.3974
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Wellness Walk

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Wellness Walk

When:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Where:
Fleming Hall, Jemmett Wing
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Wellness Walk

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM 

Take care of your Mental Health with a Wellness Walk! As part of our commitment to employee well-being, join us for a rejuvenating stroll along Queen's sidewalks. Take a well-deserved break and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. In just 25 to 30 minutes, recharge your mind and body, promoting mental wellness through movement and connection with nature. Let's prioritize mental health together by embracing this opportunity to destress, unwind, and foster a culture of well-being in our workplace. Don't miss out on this!

July 30th - 12:30 pm (meet in front of Fleming Hall)
 

Contact:
Danielle Dias
danielle.dias@queensu.ca
613-533-6000 ext 74962
Cost:
Free
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Wellness Walk

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Wellness Walk

When:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Where:
Fleming Hall, Jemmett Wing
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Wellness Walk

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM 

Take care of your Mental Health with a Wellness Walk! As part of our commitment to employee well-being, join us for a rejuvenating stroll along Queen's sidewalks. Take a well-deserved break and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. In just 25 to 30 minutes, recharge your mind and body, promoting mental wellness through movement and connection with nature. Let's prioritize mental health together by embracing this opportunity to destress, unwind, and foster a culture of well-being in our workplace. Don't miss out on this!

July 16th - 12:30 pm (meet in front of Fleming Hall)
 

Contact:
Danielle Dias
danielle.dias@queensu.ca
613-533-6000 ext 74962
Cost:
Free
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Appreciation and Recognition - Creating Awareness: A Team Discussion

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Appreciation and Recognition - Creating Awareness: A Team Discussion

When:
Thursday, July 18, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where:
Online
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Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 

In this virtual session, you will learn how to lead a team discussion to address recognition and appreciation in the workplace through creating team awareness.

This session is suited for teams who regularly do similar tasks and want to improve psychological health and safety. Others who may be interested in participating in this workshop include workplace stakeholders. 

This workshop focuses on engaging an entire team in reviewing the factors that impact psychological health and safety in the workplace as it relates to recognition and appreciation. This approach is recommended by the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. By doing this, the team will build awareness of the responsibility of each employee to contribute to a positive workplace culture through appreciation and recognition. There is also an opportunity to get team involvement in developing and being a part of the solution.

The link for this session will be sent to you one day before the session.

Contact:
Danielle Dias
danielle.dias@queensu.ca
6135336000 ext 74962
Cost:
Free
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Planting Session @ the Community Garden

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Planting Session @ the Community Garden

When:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where:
Jeffery Hall
Room: Behind the building - outdoors
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Description:

Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Get your hands dirty and help our garden grow! Sign up for a special planting session on July 16th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The first 10 participants who register will be entered into a draw to win exciting gift cards, sponsored by Gardening 4 Joy. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from our expert instructor, Maha Al Makhamreh, and contribute to our beautiful community garden.

Register now and be part of this green initiative!

Event: Planting Session at the Queen's Community Garden
Date: July 16th, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Queen's Community Garden, behind Jeffery Hall
Instructor: Maha Al Makhamreh (PhD graduate and founder of Gardening 4 Joy)
Special Offer: The first 10 participants to register will enter a draw to win gift cards, sponsored by Gardening 4 Joy.
 

Description: Join us for an enriching planting session where you'll learn the best techniques for planting and caring for your garden. Maha Al Makhamreh will guide you through the process, sharing her expertise and passion for gardening. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your gardening skills, meet fellow garden enthusiasts, and contribute to the growth of our community garden.

All tools and materials will be provided. Just bring your gardening gloves and enthusiasm and readiness to dig in!

 

Contact:
Danielle Dias
danielle.dias@queensu.ca
613-533-6000 ext 74962
Cost:
Free
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Putting Workload Management on the Agenda: Creating Awareness Workshop

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Putting Workload Management on the Agenda: Creating Awareness Workshop

When:
Thursday, July 25, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where:
Online
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 

Learn how to facilitate a team discussion to address and improve workload management in the workplace.

Details:

Learn how to facilitate a team discussion to address and improve workload management in the workplace.

This virtual session is suited for teams who regularly do similar tasks and want to improve psychological health and safety. Others who may be interested in participating in the workshop include all workplace stakeholders.

Engage your entire team in reviewing the factors that impact psychological health and safety in the workplace. This approach is recommended by the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. By doing this you build awareness of the responsibility of each employee to contribute to a positive workplace culture. You also get their involvement in developing and being a part of the solution.

The link for this session will be sent to you one day before the session.

Contact:
Danielle Dias
danielle.dias@queensu.ca
6135336000 ext 74962
Cost:
Free
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The Working Mind Training: Employee

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The Working Mind Training: Employee

When:
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Where:
355 King Street - Campus Security and Emergency Services Room 122
Room: 122
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Description:

Friday, July 19, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM 

The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based program designed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace.

Details:

This course covers the following topics:

  • A focus on dispelling the myths of mental health problems and mental illnesses, aiming to reduce associated stigma;
  • An overview of the Mental Health Continuum Model;
  • Self-assessment of one's own mental health along the continuum;
  • Strategies one can apply at each point along the continuum; and
  • Practical application.

 

This workshop is open to any and all staff of Queen's University.

Contact:
Danielle Dias
danielle.dias@queensu.ca
613-533-6000 ext 74962
Cost:
Free
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