Thrive Week is a dynamic, weeklong event series focused on promoting wellness and connecting students with essential mental health resources. It’s your chance to learn, engage, and thrive through a variety of free activities and experiences.

Why Thrive Week?

Now in its fourth year, championed by Athletics in partnership with other university departments, Thrive Week offers an exciting lineup of workshops, events, giveaways, and social gatherings—all designed to support and enhance your mental well-being.

When is Thrive Week?

From Monday, October 28th to Friday, November 1st, Thrive Week is dedicated to highlighting the resources, groups, and departments at Trent that work year-round to support mental health and promote wellbeing.

Thrive Week Aims to Achieve:

Enhanced Mental Health Literacy: Empowering students with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain positive mental health through healthy habits and self-care practices.
A Supportive and Caring Community: Engaging in activities, students become part of a compassionate and supportive community that encourages well-being.
Promotion of Available Resources: Serves as a platform for promoting the diverse mental health resources available at Trent.
Proactive Wellness: Emphasizes the significance of a proactive, preventative approach to wellness, encouraging students to prioritize their mental health and develop resilient coping strategies.

Thrive is a time when we come together as a Trent community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. Join us during Thrive Week at Trent, where we celebrate the importance of mental health and well-being.

Mark your calendars—October 28th to November 1st and let’s thrive!

Events

Kick Off Thrive Week with Athletics!

Athletics will kick off Thrive Week with their annual Mental Health Match-Up Saturday, October 26th. Join us for back-to-back varsity volleyball games—women’s at 4 PM and men’s at 6 PM, in the Athletics Centre.

Monday, Oct. 28th:

10 a.m. - 12 p.m: Effective Communications & Referrals Workshop (Student Support Certificate)

Staff & Faculty Only - Please visit the SSC webpage for sign up.

12:30 - 1 p.m.: Come Walk with Gzowski

Everyone is welcomed!
Occurring daily during Thrive Week. Join any or all days. Bring a friend or colleague or make a new friend!
What to expect: We walk out for 15 min and back for 15 min. Meet in the breezeway outside of Gzowski College Office, ENW 214.

1 - 2 p.m.: Peer Support

For all Trent students.
Occurring daily during Thrive Week, Peer support will operate outside of the Peer Support office in the Trent Student Centre Atrium, inviting students to share whatever is on their mind and be heard by peer support staff.

5 - 6 p.m.: East & West Bank Homeroom with Academic Skills

While geared towards students in their first year at Trent, this event is open to everyone!
Join Academic Skills at East Bank Homeroom in the OC Commons or West Bank Homeroom in the LEC Pit to find community and strengthen learning skills! For Thrive Week, this week’s Homeroom will focus on reflecting on your learning now that we have reached the midterm point and provide you with learning strategies to thrive through the second half of your semester. Madeline Derby, Trent’s Mental Health Educator and Wellness Strategist, will join us as our special guest to share tips and resources followed by free food and prizes!
Sign up at https://simpli.events/u/trentuacademicskills

Tuesday, Oct. 29th:

11 a.m. - 1 p.m: Careers in Student Affairs

Open to all students!
10 departments on campus will set up tables in the Student Centre Atrium to connect and share tips, career advice, hiring times, and answer questions about what it's like to work in various roles within student affairs.

12:30 - 1 p.m.: Come Walk with Gzowski

Everyone is welcomed!
Occurring daily during Thrive Week. Join any or all days. Bring a friend or colleague or make a new friend!
What to expect: We walk out for 15 min and back for 15 min. Meet in the breezeway outside of Gzowski College Office, ENW 214.

1 - 2 p.m.: Peer Support

For all Trent students.
Occurring daily during Thrive Week, Peer support will operate outside of the Peer Support office in the Trent Student Centre Atrium, inviting students to share whatever is on their mind and be heard by peer support staff.

1 - 3:30 p.m.: SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness Training

For students only; must reserve spot! Please email your name and student number to counselling@trentu.ca
SafeTALK trains students to recognize individuals with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. SafeTALK uses four steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) to help a person with thoughts of suicide connect with a resource that will keep them keep safe. Students will receive a certificate of completion.
Located in Champlain College, CCN M2.

2 - 3 p.m.: Mood Management

Come join Lisa (Therapist) and Caitlin (Urgent Care Counsellor) to talk about mood management for thrive week. This interactive workshop will create space for participants to reflect on how they experience moods, how they can work on mood regulation, and what resources are available to students and staff who are hoping to get support for mood management.
Located in Lady Eaton, 208.
Email your name and student number to counselling@trentu.ca to express your interest!

Wednesday, Oct. 30th:

12:30 - 1 p.m.: Come Walk with Gzowski

Everyone is welcomed!
Occurring daily during Thrive Week. Join any or all days. Bring a friend or colleague or make a new friend!
What to expect: We walk out for 15 min and back for 15 min. Meet in the breezeway outside of Gzowski College Office, ENW 214.

1 - 2 p.m.: Peer Support

For all Trent students.
Occurring daily during Thrive Week, Peer support will operate outside of the Peer Support office in the Trent Student Centre Atrium, inviting students to share whatever is on their mind and be heard by peer support staff.

Thursday, Oct. 31st:

12:30 - 1 p.m.: Come Walk with Gzowski

Everyone is welcomed!
Occurring daily during Thrive Week. Join any or all days. Bring a friend or colleague or make a new friend!
What to expect: We walk out for 15 min and back for 15 min. Meet in the breezeway outside of Gzowski College Office, ENW 214.

1 - 2 p.m.: Peer Support

For all Trent students.
Occurring daily during Thrive Week, Peer support will operate outside of the Peer Support office in the Trent Student Centre Atrium, inviting students to share whatever is on their mind and be heard by peer support staff.

1 - 3 p.m.: Free Condoms & Candy - No Tricks, Just Treats!

For all Trent students.
Make your fright night a safe night by stopping by the Otonabee College tables in the OC atrium. Peer Health Educators will be handing out free candy, condoms, and dental dams, along with helpful tips on STI screening available to Trent students.

6 - 9 p.m.: The Haunted Drumlin Hike

For all Trent students.
Meet at the Lady Eaton South Field (towards the Daycare) for a spooky hike on the Drumlin. Can you brave the darkness of the Drumlin and your favourite fairy tales come to life in the most bone-chilling ways? See you there! ...if you dare.

Friday, Nov. 1st:

12:30 - 1 p.m.: Come Walk with Gzowski

Everyone is welcomed!
Occurring daily during Thrive Week. Join any or all days. Bring a friend or colleague or make a new friend!
What to expect: We walk out for 15 min and back for 15 min. Meet in the breezeway outside of Gzowski College Office, ENW 214.

1 - 2 p.m.: Peer Support

For all Trent students.
Occurring daily during Thrive Week, Peer support will operate outside of the Peer Support office in the Trent Student Centre Atrium, inviting students to share whatever is on their mind and be heard by peer support staff.