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Be Well at USask

By Be Well at Usask

‘Be Well at USask’ is a podcast for all members of the University of Saskatchewan community. Each week, members of the USask community will share ideas and provide guidance on how we can be well in all aspects of our lives — mind, body and life. It will also highlight campus initiatives and resources designed to engage and support you.
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Be Well at USaskJun 29, 2020

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Episode 25: A Conversation about Grief and Loss

Episode 25: A Conversation about Grief and Loss

In the final episode of Season 1 of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Lisa Greig who is a social worker and works as an outreach coordinator in the Student Affairs and Outreach team at the University. They have a frank conversation about bereavement, grief and loss. They explore the five stages of grief; why death remains so taboo; how the nature of a person’s death plays a significant role in our grief response; and an exploration of our search for meaning following a death-loss. They also discuss practical supports available on campus, including the Grief 101 group which Lisa leads.

Students can connect with the Student Affairs and Outreach team at:

Tel: 306-966-5757

Mental health intake: intake@usask.ca

Outreach and crisis support: student.outreach@usask.ca

URL: https://students.usask.ca/health/centres/student-affairs-and-outreach.php

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. For after-hours support, contact Saskatoon Mobile Crisis at 306-933-6200 or Crisis Services Canada at 1-833-456-4566

Instructors and staff can access supports through the Employee and Family Assistance Program:

https://wellness.usask.ca/documents/efap.pdf

External resources mentioned in the episode:

Podcast Episode: Grief and Finding Meaning - Brené Brown and David Kessler: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/david-kessler-and-brene-on-grief-and-finding-meaning/

Website: Refuge in Grief - Megan Devine: https://refugeingrief.com/

TED Talk: Nora McInerny: We Don’t Move on From Grief We Move Forward With It. https://www.ted.com/talks/nora_mcinerny_we_don_t_move_on_from_grief_we_move_forward_with_it?language=en

Share your thoughts and ideas with the ‘Be Well at USASK’ podcast team at: bewell.podcast@usask.ca

Oct 29, 202041:09
Special Episode - We're all part of the solution: Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
Sep 22, 202039:01
Episode 24: Global Sustainability versus Human Nature
Sep 22, 202039:15
Episode 23: Gratitude is the best medicine
Aug 27, 202021:44
Episode 22: Making the most of the Employee and Family Assistance Program
Aug 10, 202027:02
Episode 21: Nature and Wellness

Episode 21: Nature and Wellness

In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Ken MacLeod who is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist providing care at the Student Wellness Centre. They explore the value of re-connecting with nature for greater health and well-being.

The Student Wellness Centre is a primary healthcare unit based on the main USASK campus in Saskatoon. The multi-disciplinary team offers urgent and non-urgent physical and mental health care to University of Saskatchewan students, their spouses and children.

Students can contact the team by phone or e-mail as follows:

Tel: +1-306-966-5768

E-mail: student.wellness@usask.ca

URL: https://students.usask.ca/health/centres/wellness-centre.php

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Sit Spots Articles:

Why and how you should start a sit-spot routine

https://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/blogs/how-find-sit-spot-and-start-sit-spot-routine?fbclid=IwAR3fjWI-F4r7o92fMlW-u509X8sXz7_y5k_t-U8X1gpg-f0RAGuUs_ZFO4E

Complete Guide to Using a Sit Spot in Nature

https://nature-mentor.com/sit-spot/?fbclid=IwAR1VFgIp8HBNdE5cyfSbQ2khiCEmq3Mnvr6IUSZy-CJJdXAEHupwjvIyP6k

Related Videos:

How to Receive Revelations from Nature with Stephan Harding

https://youtu.be/YzeW1jc7fX0

RE(CONNECT)

https://youtu.be/HqErYbUpKRs

Sampling of Research Articles on the Value of Nature Connection

Why 30 Minutes of Nature a Day Is So Good for Your Health

https://www.yesmagazine.org/health-happiness/2019/04/10/health-nature-science-outside/?fbclid=IwAR1ugY_QrkFJ2FfUaZtsXgdf1lbnfgjMJR9mrrZy_nhzMVMlC261EAxzV-w

Beyond Nature Contact to Connection: A Missing Link in a Sustainable and Worthwhile Life.

https://findingnature.org.uk/2020/02/13/a-missing-link-in-a-sustainable-and-worthwhile-life/

Minimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College-Aged Students, and How to Measure It: A Scoping Review

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02942/full?fbclid=IwAR3g4HfHLjr_lw8UXNOG2NFrX6FwRq7Big1oz1TaqZ2LVh9E2V44VQQ1ies

Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective

https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/7/eaax0903

Share your thoughts and ideas with the ‘Be Well at USASK’ podcast team at: bewell.podcast@usask.ca

Jul 25, 202025:16
Episode 20: 'Conversations towards Anti-Racism'
Jul 21, 202035:35
Episode 19: ‘Gaming FTW: Not all screen time is created equal’
Jul 13, 202040:39
Episode 18: ‘Reaching out with Music’
Jul 13, 202031:52
Episode 17: ‘Keeping ourselves and one another safe and healthy’
Jul 08, 202023:57
Pride Month Special Episode: ‘From Stonewall to Pride: Queer Visibility, Diversity and Community’
Jun 30, 202022:20
Pride Month Special Episode: A supportive and inclusive workplace
Jun 29, 202021:43
Pride Month Special Episode: Passion for Pride
Jun 28, 202020:07
Episode 16: Career planning in a crisis

Episode 16: Career planning in a crisis

Jun 19, 202034:42
Episode 15: Transitioning to remote learning

Episode 15: Transitioning to remote learning

In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Liv Marken and Jill McMillan who are Learning specialists at Student Learning Services. They discuss how students can succeed academically, especially during the transition to remote learning, and the ways in which Student Learning Services can support them.

Student Learning Services and the University Library are here to support all USask students. Our range of programming includes research, study, math, and writing help.

While the physical locations may be closed, the team is offering many of its services and programs online. To stay up-to-date, visit University Library Online, submit questions through Ask Us, or contact Student Learning Services directly at studentlearning@usask.ca.

Share your thoughts and ideas with the ‘Be Well at USASK’ podcast team at: bewell.podcast@usask.ca

Jun 15, 202016:09
Episode 14: Academic Support during a Pandemic
Jun 10, 202021:12
Special Episode: Challenging Times and the Way Ahead: A Conversation with Dr. Patti McDougall

Special Episode: Challenging Times and the Way Ahead: A Conversation with Dr. Patti McDougall

In this special episode, Peter talks to Dr. Patti McDougall, the University’s Vice-Provost of Teaching, Learning and Student Experience. Patti is an associate professor of psychology with a specialism in developmental and educational psychology.

They discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on the University environment, the changes that have been made to adapt to the new context and the ways in which the University has been working to support students during this difficult time for all. They also look ahead to the Fall term and talk about what new and returning students can expect in the Fall term of 2020.

Jun 05, 202036:06
Special Episode: U-Start: How to Thrive at University

Special Episode: U-Start: How to Thrive at University

In this special episode as part of U-Start, Dr. Nancy Turner (USASK Director of Teaching and Learning Enhancement) joins Peter Hedley (Director of Student Affairs and Services) for a conversation about ‘How to Thrive at University’

They explore all areas of the university experience, from the transitioning to post-secondary environment, the first few days and weeks of change and adjustment, and working towards program success. They consider the ways in which online living and learning will affect both the study and wider experience of being a university student as well as the way students think about their studies and its effect on the likelihood of personal and academic success.

Jun 05, 202050:45
Special Episode: A Convocation like no other: A Conversation with Dr. Patti McDougall

Special Episode: A Convocation like no other: A Conversation with Dr. Patti McDougall

This week marks Convocation for thousands of graduating students at the University of Saskatchewan. This is always such a joyful time of celebration for our students and their loved ones. But the experience for the Class of 2020 will obviously be very different.

In this special episode, Peter talks to Dr. Patti McDougall, the University’s Vice-Provost of Teaching, Learning and Student Experience about what Convocation looks like for the Class of 2020 and her message to graduates and their supporters.

Jun 03, 202006:33
Episode 13: Radical self-care
May 27, 202029:46
Episode 12c: A self-compassion meditation
May 23, 202003:09
Episode 12b: A breathing exercise
May 23, 202003:11
Episode 12a: A body scan
May 23, 202003:14
Episode 12: Mindfulness in a storm
May 23, 202036:02
Episode 11: "Hey all you cool dogs and puppies"
May 21, 202027:26
Episode 10: Ramadan together apart
May 14, 202018:20
Episode 9: Mindful substance use
May 14, 202023:46
Episode 8: Students helping students
May 12, 202017:29
Episode 7: Connecting with kindness and compassion
May 08, 202017:37
Episode 6: Living and Learning
May 06, 202017:26
Episode 1: Lean in to those you love and care about
May 06, 202012:11
Episode 4: Taking things moment by moment

Episode 4: Taking things moment by moment

In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Jennifer Drennan (Director of Programs and Operations at the College of Graduate and Post-doctoral Studies (CGPS)) at the University of Saskatchewan. They discuss how the COVID-19 situation is affecting graduate students, the challenges they may be facing, and the supports available to them from the CGPS team and academic units. Jennifer also shares advice to graduate students who are not in a position to move forward with their studies at this time due to family, financial or personal circumstances, and an employment opportunity through the University that she wants to ensure graduate students are aware of at the moment.

The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies provides administrative and strategic oversight for all graduate programs on campus, as well as the oversight of membership in graduate faculty, and for postdoctoral fellows. Students can contact the team by phone or e-mail as follows:

Tel: +1-306-966-5751

E-mail: grad.studies@usask.ca

Other useful links:

Reach out to CGPS: https://jira.usask.ca/servicedesk/customer/portal/7/create/207

Information about managing your program, and what to do if you can’t make progress: https://updates.usask.ca/info/current/graduate-students.php#ManagingyourgraduateprogramduringCOVID19disruption

Remote Student Teaching Assistant Fund – Graduate Student Employment Opportunity: https://teaching.usask.ca/remote-teaching/sasupportfund.php

Financial Aid and COVID-19 relief benefits information: https://updates.usask.ca/info/current/money.php

May 06, 202014:47
Episode 3: Virtual Reality
May 06, 202019:56
Episode 2: Growing sense of community
May 06, 202019:53
Episode 5: We’re all in this together
May 06, 202026:03