Learning Opportunities

We are pleased to feature upcoming wellness sessions hosted by both the Kidney Wellness Hub and the Kidney Foundation. The cost of all classes and webinars are covered by the Foundation and its partners.

Live Virtual Classes

Addresses are collected to provide provincial and regional opportunities. After adding a class to your cart, complete registration by clicking the cart icon at the top and checking out. You can also create an account during checkout to keep track of your classes, webinars and engagement sessions.

If you have questions or would prefer to skip this step, you can register via phone 604.736.9775 or 1.800.567.8112 Ext 9. We’d love to hear from you anytime at kidneywellnesshub@kidney.ca.

Mental Wellbeing

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Grow Gratitude

Date: On-demand Series
Time: Anytime
Location: Email


When you register, you will receive a series of daily emails over the next two weeks. Each with prompts and a short 2-minute video designed to help you explore gratitude as a simple yet powerful daily practice for supporting wellbeing and resilience.

Through these guided reflections and daily prompts, you will be encouraged to notice moments of meaning, connection, hope, and everyday wins — even while living with the challenges of kidney disease.

Gratitude is a well-studied practice that can support mental, emotional, and physical health. Regular gratitude practice may help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, lift mood, and strengthen feelings of connection and wellbeing.

These short daily reflections are designed to fit easily into your day and support you in becoming more grounded, present, and connected along your wellness journey.

Art for Wellness

Date: Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Dec. 17
Time: 4:00-5:00pm PCT
Location: Online

Take some time for fun and join the drop-in virtual sessions to explore Art for Wellness. Engaging in artistic activities like painting, drawing, or sculpting can help those living with a chronic illness to channel their thoughts and feelings in a constructive way, reducing anxiety and promoting mindfulness. The immersive nature of art encourages focus and helps quiet the mind, offering a sense of control and accomplishment. Additionally, observing or creating art can stimulate the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, boosting mood and fostering a sense of joy.

Whether practiced individually or as part of a welcoming community, art can also strengthen social connections, enhance self-esteem, and serve as a therapeutic tool for navigating life's challenges.

Laughter Playshop

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21
Time: 4:00-4:45pm PCT
Location: Online

Laughter is fun, therapeutic, and contagious! Learn Laughing Yoga as a life tool to better assist you in building resilience and navigating life’s challenges with a positive mental attitude. It’s a great way to reduce anxiety, stress, and even depression.

In this playshop, Sylvie will guide us through easy laughing yoga, a feel-good practice that combines intentional laughter with simple breathing and light movement. You don’t need any special skills or even a sense of humour, just a willingness to try.

Laughing yoga is welcoming, inclusive, and creates a sense of connection. It is suitable for people living with chronic illness, care partners, and anyone looking for a simple way to add joy and stress relief to their day. You can participate standing or seated, and you’re always encouraged to listen to your body.

Kidney Wellness Coaching

Date: Book to suit your schedule
Time: Various
Location: Online

Kidney wellness coaching can improve both physical and mental health through sustainable lifestyle changes, and to support the kidney community, the Kidney Wellness Hub is pleased to provide up to three sessions with coach Francine (bio below). In Canada, wellness coaching can range from $50-$200 an hour, but the Wellness Hub is offering free sessions with cost coverage by the Kidney Foundation and partners.

Clinical trials and studies show wellness coaching can have a significant impact on reducing risk factor behaviours and increasing healthy lifestyle choices for those with chronic disease. Results also show these changes improve quality of life through increased self-efficacy, a decrease in perceived stress levels, and lowered depression symptoms*. Patients, care givers and living donors are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Details on how to schedule an introductory consultation will be sent via email.

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Webinars and Guest Speakers

  • Goal Setting for Transplant Recipients and Living Donors

    Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
    Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm EST 
    Location: Online

    Register
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On-demand Classes

Can’t make a live class or looking for more ways to support your wellbeing? There’s always something to explore in the Kidney Wellness Hub. Browse our hundreds of on-demand classes, videos, activities and resources to support your you—whenever it works for you.

Explore each area and find small, meaningful ways to support your kidney health and wellness.

Medical Disclaimer

We want you to enjoy all the activities on our site – but to do so safely. The health and wellbeing of our kidney community is our top concern. Before you begin any exercise or activity, please check with your health care provider to make sure it is appropriate for you.

Remember, it’s not about being perfect, it’s about making better choices more often. With the right information and support, you can take meaningful steps to manage your health and live well.

Community Events

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    Kidney Walk

    Date: Various
    Time:     Various

    Location: There are still a few Kidney Walks to go across the country.

    Did you miss the walk in your community? You can still show your support by making a donation before December 31st, 2026.

    Register

  • The Kidney Foundation offers in-person opportunities across the country, making it easy to connect, learn and get involved in your local community.

    Visit Kidney.ca/events

Not sure where to begin?

You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Request a personalized Kidney Wellness Hub Onboarding Session and we’ll walk you through the Hub, help you discover resources that fit your interests and answer any questions you may have.

Take the first step toward finding what works for you.

 

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