VIDEO: Conestoga students drum exam worries away with Funkbucket jam session
Students at Conestoga college gathered in the Venue for a Funkbucket drumming session with Adam Bowman.
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VIDEO: Stressless fest offers Conestoga students a break from exam pressures
Students could talk about maintaining good mental health and the event offered some stress relieving therapies for students to relax.
More than just child’s play
BY BRANDY FULTON With the hustle and bustle of a nine to five job, it is hard to find time for yourself. For the past five months the City of Waterloo offered a helping hand, organizing an event that brought people back to their childhood. Since May, every third Wednesday of the month has been known as the Day of Play. Residents from the tri-cities were invited to the town … Continued
Mindfulness matters
BY JOSHUA VAN OSTRAND The Mindfulness Group is being run again for its fifth semester as part of an effort to help students manage stress and function in high-stress environments. The group is offered by Counselling Services and led by Shawna Bernard, a counsellor, and Linda Juodvalkis, community services faculty. “The goal of the Mindfulness Group is to help teach students mindfulness strategies,” said Bernard. “To give students an opportunity … Continued
Just Breathe, Just Run group helps reduce stress
BY TAYLOR SCHWEITZER Deep breath in, deep breath out. On your mark, get set, go! When it comes to mental health, finding ways to eliminate stress and anxiety can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Counselling Services at Conestoga College wants to make the word, “stress,” disappear from all aspects of your life. The Just Breathe, Just Run group helps with that by offering tips and ways that … Continued
Massage therapy offered at Doon
BY CASSIE TULECKI Massage therapy is offered at Conestoga College to provide relaxation and stress relief to students, as well as to treat various aliments they may encounter throughout the school year. “The massage therapy service has been offered on campus for over the last eight years,” said Janie Renwick, the general manager at Conestoga Students Inc. Students communicate with therapists to ensure that they will receive the best treatment … Continued
