Upcoming Kidney Wellness Hub Events

There are many other opportunities to engage with others and learn about living well with kidney disease here at the Kidney Wellness Hub. We also include any wellness events that are being featured by anyone throughout Canada. If you know of a wellness-related event that you feel should be listed here please forward the details to us at  kidneywellnesshub@kidney.ca

Walking to Wellness Personalized Plans

Join the virtual introduction class to learn about the importance of regular exercise, and the kidney-customized Walking to Wellness personals plan with “exercise snacks” created by a kinesiology student who has worked in the kidney community and understands some of the unique challenges kidney disease can pose. Then schedule your one-to-one online meeting with a kinesiology student to receive your personalized plan. Learn more and register for the Walking to Wellness Personalized Plans here.

Virtual: Peer Engagement Groups

Now available monthly Virtual Peer Engagement Groups
Connect with others who share similar lived experiences. These groups will connect you virtually with other individuals who have experienced the impact of kidney disease including patients their care partners and living organ donors. Whether you're seeking information about peer engagement or ready to sign up. Learn more and register for the Peer Engagement groups here.

Individual Kidney Wellness Coaching Sessions

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The Kidney Wellness Hub is pleased to offer FREE Kidney Wellness Coaching Sessions to patients, their care partners or living donors to support them on their wellness journey. Use your Kidney Wellness Hub Companion Journal received when you joined up to help you identify what is important to you, set your smart goal, create a plan, and start tracking your progress. Then if you find yourself stuck or could use a fresh perspective apply for individual sessions with coach Francine. Learn more and apply for Kidney Wellness Coaching here.

Webinar Series: Tips and Strategies for Finding a Living Kidney Donor

Tuesdays, April 16th | 23rd | 30th 4:30-6:00pm PST
A three-part series for people who are looking for a live kidney donor. Family and friends are welcome to register and join too! This 3-part series is geared towards people at any stage in their journey to finding a living kidney donor, including family and/or friends who are interested in learning how they can help. Learn more about this three-part series and register here.

Live Virtual: Art for Wellness Drop-In Classes

Friday’s | January 5 - April 26 | 6:00-7:00 pm PST
During these live classes, Daniella and Brooke will host art for wellness classes. Take time to have some fun and also help improve your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Learn more and register for Art for Wellness Drop-In Classes here.

Gentle Introduction to Yoga

Wednesdays | May 8 - May 29 | 12:30 - 1:00 pm PST
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to ease back into your practice, this program offers a supportive and nurturing environment to explore the transformative benefits of yoga at your own pace. Tamara will walk you through the foundational elements of yoga, focusing on breath awareness, basic postures, and relaxation techniques. She will guide you through each step, with instruction and modifications as needed for your needs and abilities. Learn more and register for this Gentle Introduction to Yoga here.

Previously Recorded Webinars

Many other webinars are available online. We do try and feature any upcoming wellness-related webinars on our site. However, if you wish to view previously recorded webinars. Kidney.ca webinars | BC Renal webinars | Can-Solve CKD Network webinars | Canadian Society of Nephrology Comunity Webinars | .

Kidney Transplant and Finding a Living Donor presented by BC Renal in partnership with BC Kidney Care Clinics. Recording for this webinar coming soon including discussions on - transplant as a treatment option • finding a living donor • what it means to be a living donor.

Building a Mental Wellness Toolkit for CKD presented by The Kidney Foundation. This fireside chat webinar featured expert speakers in nephrology and a mindfulness discussion of how CKD impacts mental health and teaching practical coping strategies.

Stress Management - Finding the Medicine within You recording coming soon. Learn how to access the healing mechanisms within you to help lower your stress level. In this informative webinar, meg gorosh will share useful tips and tools to help you better manage your stress. Plus bring your stress-management-related questions to be answered live.

Navigating Life on Your Terms - How Goal Setting and Coaching can Help recording coming soon. Empower your journey with the dynamic duo and take charge of your life. We’ll show you how to utilize your free Kidney Wellness Hub Journal to unleash the power of goal setting and how coaching can support you to move past roadblocks and take things to the next level.

Tips to Reduce Financial - Stress of Kidney Disease Gain practical knowledge on stretching your food budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and managing the financial challenges associated with kidney disease.

Wellness & Lifestyle Impacts on Kidney Health recording coming soon. Dr. Bevilacqua and Dr. Borkum shared how making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining overall wellness can positively impact kidney health.

Food Sense for Kidney Health: Thriving, Not Depriving presented by BC Renal.Tired of the same meals? Interested in ways to introduce more variety while considering your kidney health? Let Dietitian Dani Renouf and our Patient Partners Tamara and Don provide you with practical tips about choosing and preparing food. It’s time to put the joy back into eating.