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The Green Dot program seeks to create a community safer from violence.  If we do our own small part, and others do their own small part, we can all make a difference in preventing power-based personal violence in the places we live, work and play.  A Green Dot is any action that reduces the risk of violence in the moment, supports survivors or creates a culture less tolerant of violence.  What's your Green Dot?

UTM Green Dot is a collaboration between the Health & Counselling Centre, Department of Physical Education, Athletics & Recreation, Department of Student Housing & Residence Life, Campus Police and St. George Health Promotion Programs.

One way of challenging acts of power-based personal violence is to learn how to become a better bystander by participating in one of UTM's Bystander Intervention Trainings.  This full day training explores the Green Dot concept, helps you understand your personal obstacles to acting, and how you can side-step those obstacles to perform proactive and reactive Green Dots.  You can expect to develop concrete skills and earn a Bystander Intervention Certificate. 

For more information about Green Dot or to register for an upcoming training visit www.greendot.utoronto.ca. 

 

 

 

Animated picture of a the Student Health 101 magazine flipping through pagesIn the February edition of Student Health 101:

  • Apps to keep you fit an healthy
  • How better sleep can improve your life
  • Keeping your relationship healthy
  • What to do if your grades are slipping
  • Résumés: how to get your resume in shape

Check out SH101 for these and many more articles than can help you be healthier. 

 

 

 

White cross inside red circle icon with text "Are your vaccinations up to date?" beside iconNot sure why it's important to get immunized? Or where or when to get your immunizations updated? 

Visit Immunization Peel or make an appointment at the Health & Counselling Centre to find out more.

 

 

Are You Stressed Yet?!?

Whether you are already feeling the stress of being back in classes or looking to learn new techniques to help manage your stress as the term goes on then Stress Busters can help!

Stress Busters are weekly workshops hosted by the Health & Counselling Centre that help you cope with the stressors faced by university students.  Each workshop tackles a different source of stress – school, exams, family, relationships – and offers you an opportunity to share your concerns with a supportive group.  Facilitators will also help you to better understand your stress response and provide strategies that you can use to better manage stress.

When:  Wednesday from 12:30pm – 2:00pm; Weekly beginning September 15th
Where:  South Building room 3138

Please RSVP to health.utm@utoronto.ca but drop-ins are also always welcome.  For more information you can email or visit the Health & Counselling Centre in person.

 

 

Price Changes:  Effective August 1st, 2010 there will be an increase in the cost of some birth control methods available through the Health & Counselling Centre.  Click here for the new price list.