Mental Health Week Events
At the beginning of May, every year, the CMHS hosts Mental Health Week. This year the tradition continues starting May 2nd, with the theme empathy. Key messages from this years campaign promote consideration, compassion and recognition to better understand how to be empathetic.
- When someone is struggling, you don’t have to fix their pain. Tune in and see through their eyes. This is empathy.
- You can understand even if you don’t agree. Understand someone’s feelings. This is empathy.
- We may be different but we’re not on different sides. See the world as others do. This is empathy.
NWP Mental Health Services has a week full of activities that promote self-compassion, mindfulness and self-care. Take a look at the schedule below and find some time to give yourself some love.
Although these events are student focused, those highlighted in pink are open to all members of our learning community.
Monday, May 2 Events
Make Mental Health Matter
All Mental Health Week craft activities will be running in the atrium during lunch and after classes until 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Atruium, Fairview Campus
- Time: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Visit from Stanley, the Miniature Dachshund
- Location: Atruium, Fairview Campus
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mindfulness Session With Dr. Cathy Underhill, NWP Psychologist
Spend an hour with Cathy as she walks you through the practice of mindfulness and allowing space for self-compassion.
- In-Person: Room B305, Grande Prairie Campus
- Remote: https://gprc.zoom.us/j/99170978850
- Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3 Events
DIY Oatmeal Bar
Forgot to eat breakfast? Come down to the Pillars and fill up with oatmeal, just the way you like it! (While supplies last).
- Location: Pillars, Grande Prairie Campus
- Time: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Crafting Self-Care
Feeling overwhelmed? Join us to create your very own glitter jar to take home with you. Fill up your cup with different ways that you can take care of yourself. Next time you’re in need of a little self love, pull a popsicle stick at random for inspiration.
- Location: Room E305, Grande Prairie Campus
- Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Mindfulness Session With Dr. Cathy Underhill, NWP Psychologist
Grab a bean bag chair and join Cathy as she virtually walks you through the practice of mindfulness and allowing space for self-compassion.
- In-Person: Notley Square, Fairview Campus
- Remote: https://gprc.zoom.us/j/95420291988
- Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Crafting Self-Care
Feeling overwhelmed? Join us to create your very own glitter jar to take home with you. Fill up your cup with different ways that you can take care of yourself. Next time you’re in need of a little self love, pull a popsicle stick at random for inspiration.
- Location: Room E305, Grande Prairie Campus
- Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4 Events
Spring Open House
Celebrate the spring weather with us up on the Mental Health Services balcony! Refreshments will be provided and don’t forget to take part in a game of Get to Know You Jenga.
- Location: F306, Grande Prairie Campus
- Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 5 Events
Colouring with Kokum
Drop in to spend some relaxing creative time with Elder-in-Residence, Theresa Gladue.
- Location: E305, Grande Prairie Campus
- Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Crafting Self-Care
Get crafty with us and create your own stress ball to take with you everywhere you go.
- Location: E305, Grande Prairie Campus
- Time: 2:00 to 3:00 a.m.
Friday, May 6 Events
Find Balance in the Medicine Wheel
Join Elder-in-Residence Theresa Gladue as she shares teachings of the Medicine Wheel and how we can utilize the teachings to create balance in our lives.
- Location: E305, Grande Prairie Campus
- Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Find Balance in the Medicine Wheel
Join Elder-in-Residence Theresa Gladue as she shares teachings of the Medicine Wheel and how we can utilize the teachings to create balance in our lives.
- Location: E305, Grande Prairie Campus
- Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Contact Us
For more information about Mental Health Services available on campus, please contact:
