Teladoc Webinars
Men's Health Roadmap: Thriving Through Every Stage
During this webinar, Teladoc Health will discuss:
- Clear guidance on men’s preventive care - what it includes and why it matters
- Key men’s health topics, from prostate and testicular health to heart and mental wellbeing
- Age‑specific screening recommendations
- Strategies to overcome common barriers, such as limited time, discomfort, or uncertainty
June 9, 9 am
MindSpring Webinars
Returning Responsibility: Nurturing Independence in Kids
Transferring responsibility to children as they mature helps to boost their confidence and develop into self-sufficient and accountable people. Learn practical strategies for fostering responsibility in everyday activities and discuss how to strike a balance between offering children support and allowing autonomy with a licensed therapist.
June 8, 10 to 11 am
Special Issues in Women's Mental Health
Women with premenstrual disorders are much more likely to have birth-related depression, according to researchers. And the relationship works both ways: those with perinatal depression are also more likely to develop premenstrual disorders after pregnancy and childbirth. These are severe and chronic conditions that need medical attention and treatment. Explore the symptoms, causation, and treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Perinatal Depression, and Perinatal Anxiety and learn practical strategies to manage symptoms with a licensed therapist.
June 9, 10 to 11 am
Understanding Loneliness and Building Social Connections
People can be alone and not feel lonely, or be surrounded by others and still experience feelings of isolation. Explore the causes of loneliness, how it spreads through social networks, and the impact of loneliness on our physical and mental health in this one-hour seminar. Learn practical tips to strengthen current relationships and make new connections with a licensed therapist.
June 10, 8 to 9 am
Understanding Body Dysmorphia
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is defined by negative self-image and misperceptions about appearance. Preoccupation with perceived flaws can result in anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Explore the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, treatment options, and common misconceptions of body dysmorphic disorder with a licensed therapist.
June 10, 10 to 11 am
Workplace Bullying: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Hurts
This session helps participants clearly understand what workplace bullying looks like, how it differs from normal conflict or feedback, and why it can be so damaging over time. Explore common bullying behaviors, power dynamics, and workplace conditions that allow bullying to continue with a licensed therapist. Emphasis is placed on validation, clarity, and reducing self-blame. Part 1 in a 3-part series.
June 11, 8 to 9 am
MindWell webinars
Well-being self-assessment
New on MindWell platform
This interactive tool provides individuals with a personal snapshot of their well-being across 12 key dimensions, including physical activity, nutrition, mood, thoughts, and social connection.
Participants can retake the Self-Assessment over time to track progress and see how their well-being evolves. We’ll be in touch soon with customized resources to help you share the tool across your organization and maximize its impact.
The Better Brain Diet: Eating for Mental Health and Peak Performance
Renowned Canadian mental health pioneer Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway, walk you through simple, science-backed nutrition strategies that support mental clarity, lower stress, and improve performance.
Pension Plan Webinars
An overview of the retirement process. Explore the decisions ahead, maximize your health coverage and manage your pension application.
College Pension Plan - Approaching retirement webinar
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Municipal Pension Plan - Approaching retirement webinar
Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option, and more in this 75-minute webinar. Webinars are hosted using Zoom. Learn about your pension in a live, instructor-led session. Select the date and time below to register.
June 9, 1 to 2:15 pm
June 17, 6 to 7:15 pm
June 29, 10 to 11:15 am
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Municipal Pension Plan - Choosing your pension option
June 5, 2 to 2:45 pm
June 25, 11 to 11:45 am
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Municipal Pension Plan - Making the most of your pension webinar
June 16, 11 to 12:15 pm
On demand webinar: Diabetes: The Basics
According to the Statistics Canada, nearly 1 in 10 Canadians aged 20 years and older has been diagnosed with diabetes. Join Dr. Serena Natale in this webinar to gain a foundational understanding of diabetes, its types, causes, and management strategies. Learn about:
- The different types of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes)
- Symptoms and risk factors associated with diabetes
- Effective management strategies, including diet, exercise, and medication
Play recording (56 mins)
Recording password: uDwzie9?
Self-paced wellness sessions
From Homewood Health: You’ve heard about the monthly live wellness sessions under our Speaker Series for Employee Well-Being. Now some of Homewood Health’s most popular Wellness Sessions have been condensed and made available as a self-directed service! Jam-packed days? These sessions are 15-30 minutes, and you can stop and start as desired. To find the sessions:
- Log into Homeweb, using VIU’s invitation code: BCI714 (note: 3 capital letters, 3 numbers).
- Then navigate your Dashboard:
- Browse Homeweb:
- Then click on the Wellness Sessions button online to find the following sessions:
- The Science of Happiness
- The Journey to Wellness: One Step at a Time
- The Fundamentals of Change and Transition
- The Art of Relaxation
- Managing your Time and Energy
- Improving Workplace communication
- Building Working Relationships
- Building Resilience
- Beyond Stigma
Physiotherapy services at VIU
Need help getting back to feeling your best? VIU offers physiotherapy services to students and employees, including education, exercise programs, and manual therapy. Book an appointment at the Health & Wellness Centre (Nanaimo campus, building 200, Floor 3) or call 250.740.6416 to learn more.
Your wellness, your voice!
Your voice matters! VIU is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees, and we want to hear from you.
Please take a few minutes to complete the Employee Wellness Survey, designed to better understand how you're engaging with current wellness initiatives and where we can do more. Your feedback is anonymous and will directly help shape future wellness programming, services, and supports.
Let’s work together to create a healthier, more connected workplace.
For more information on this and other well-being events, visit the RENEW pages. Questions? Email Benefits@viu.ca.