Touch grass with Innis Wellness!
Join the Innis Wellness team for Rooted in Wellness, a chance to slow down, get creative, and recharge. Create a flower bouquet, decorate a pot, and spend some time connecting with nature and your peers.
Innis Events Room
111 St. George Street
This free event is open to all Innis College students and residents, as well as students enrolled in any of the College’s academic programs.
This event is part of a yearlong Eight Dimensions of Wellness series. In October, we are focussing on the Environmental Dimension and exploring how creating safe, pleasant, and sustainable surroundings supports your well-being.
Why socialization matters for wellness
Humans are inherently social — our connections do more than lift spirits: they boost our health, extend our lives, and build our resilience. Studies show that strong social ties can lower anxiety, protect against disease, and even reduce the risk of early death — comparable to quitting smoking or treating obesity. Moreover, feeling connected is one of the best defences against depression and isolation.
“It’s time to harness the power of connection for our health and well-being.” (WHO, 2023)
Each month at Innis, we will focus on a new dimension, starting with the social.
- Social – Developing healthy, supportive relationships and a sense of belonging (September)
- Environmental – Creating safe, pleasant, and sustainable surroundings that support your well-being (October)
- Intellectual – Engaging in creative and mentally stimulating activities, expanding knowledge and skills (November)
- Emotional – Understanding and managing your feelings, coping effectively with stress, and building resilience (December)
- Occupational – Feeling fulfilled and balanced in your work, studies, or other meaningful activities (January)
- Physical – Caring for your body through healthy habits like exercise, nutrition, sleep, and regular checkups (February)
- Financial – Managing resources effectively and planning for both current and future financial stability (March)
- Spiritual – Finding meaning, purpose, and values that guide your life (not necessarily religious) (April)