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Trinity Student Life & Wellness Programming and Supports

Posted: January 15, 2019

Students participate in a Wellness Event in the Abbott RoomÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Students:

Along with the College’s many student supports and services, we offer a variety of fun student life and wellness programming throughout the year.

Associate Director, Community Wellness

As a reminder, Ramata Tarawally is the Associate Director, Community Wellness.ÌýWithin her role, she supports ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students with their health and wellness needs, including working one-on-one with students.Ìý Students are able to book appointments with Ramata in person (Room 134,Ìý St. Hilda’s College), via email (rtarawally@trinity.utoronto.ca) or by phoneÌý(416.946.4044). She also has daily drop-in hours where students can show up with their questions, concerns or queries.

Ramata’s Drop-in Hours

  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm

The week ofÌýJanuary 28:

The Abbott Room (Wellness Room) and Rigby Room in St. Hilda’s College will serve as gathering places for students. Snacks will be available, and at times, there will be different wellness-based activities taking place. Trinity’s Academic Dons will also host open hours in the Wellness Room each evening this week.

Rigby Room: Tuesday, January 29 to Friday,ÌýFebruary 1: 10 amÌýto 5 pm
Abbott Room (Wellness Room): Monday, January 28 to Friday,ÌýFebruary 1: 8 pmÌýto 10 pm.

Other supports available to students:

StudentsÌýseekingÌýcounselling support, either throughÌýTrinity’s on-site counsellor, Lily Rosenberg or through Health and Wellness, can access both of these services by contactingÌýÌý(416-978-8030). You may also visit them in person atÌý; please indicate to the front desk that you are a ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ student wishing to speak with a counsellor. Students can also callÌýÌý(1-866-925-5454) – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Providing counselling and referrals, Good 2 Talk is a free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario. At theÌýGerstein Centre, crisis workers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week atÌý416-929-5200. There is also aÌýDistress CentreÌýavailable at 416-408-HELP (4357) and the Center for Addiction and MentalÌýHealth is open 24/7 at 250 CollegeÌýStreet.

ForÌýstudents requiringÌýacademic support, the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Registrar’s Office is available to see students on a drop-in or appointment basis. Please either drop-in to the office located on the main floor of the Trinity building at 6 Hoskin Ave., email:Ìýregistrar@trinity.utoronto.caÌýor callÌý416-978-2687.

Click here to learn about Trinity’sÌýStudent Services & Academic Supports for 2018-2019.


Abbott Room – Trinity’s Wellness Space

The Abbott Room is a space dedicated to the health and wellness of the Trinity student community. In line with this theme, the space hosts regular events and is also open for students to socialize and relax. Julia, Olivia, and Leyla – the Student Life and Wellness Programming Assistants – curate the space and can be reached via email (wellnessassistant@trinity.utoronto.ca) or in person in the Wellness Space.

Wellness Room Winter 2019 Schedule
  • Wellness Hours – Mondays: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Wellness Hours – Tuesdays: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Mindful Moments –ÌýTuesdays:Ìý4:10 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Wellness Hours – Wednesdays: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Yoga in the Rigby Room – Wednesdays: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Wellness Hours – Thursdays: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Upcoming Events and Programming: Winter 2019

Student Life and Wellness Programming in the Abbott Room
  • Bullet Journaling Workshop:ÌýTuesday, January 15Ìý– 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Goal Setting Workshop:ÌýWednesday, January 16Ìý– 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Making Your Own Magnets:ÌýMonday, January 21Ìý– 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Make Your Own Wall Art:ÌýTuesday, January 22Ìý– 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Decorate Your Own Sleep Mask:ÌýMonday, January 28Ìý– 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Bell Let’s Talk Day:ÌýWednesday, January 30Ìý– 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Make Your Own Soy Candle:ÌýFriday, February 2Ìý– 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Make Your Own Scented Sachet:ÌýMonday, February 4Ìý– 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Make Your Own Valentine’s Bath Bombs:ÌýThursday, February 7Ìý– 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Button Making:ÌýTuesday, February 12Ìý–Ìý2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • All Day Valentine’s Party:ÌýThursday, February 14Ìý– 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
NEW SERIES: Wellness Talks in the Abbott Room

Throughout the semester, we be hosting informal health and wellness discussions for students. There will be free food and fun swag items given out at each session. Students are encouraged to come to hang out, ask questions, and learn from their peers.

  • Cannabis: Navigating Legalized Pot –ÌýFriday, January 25,Ìý3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Resilience: Key Skills to Thrive in any Difficult Situation –ÌýTuesday, February 5,Ìý2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Sleep: Do You Get Enough? –TBD
Mindful Moments

Would you like to be more calm, confident, and connected?Ìý,Ìýhere at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, to practice secular mindful meditation techniques that increase your relaxation and focus.

  • Time: Tuesdays from 4:10 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Location: Abbott Room, St. Hilda’s College Residence Building
Yoga

Yoga for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students, faculty, and staff – A limited number of mats will be provided. Come join in!

  • Time: WednesdaysÌýfrom 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Location: Rigby Room, St. Hilda’s College Residence Building

We hope to see you out at our events!

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