Examination period can be an extremely stressful time, and it is important that you are looking after yourself.

Kent Union have created a webpage as a hub for advice, support and activities to help you manage your wellbeing during your exams. Simple tips such as making sure you are taking regular breaks or giving yourself some recovery time between exams can make a huge difference. If you need to talk to someone about your exams, please contact the Advice Centre who can provide free, confidential and impartial advice.

No exams? Not a problem, these events are there for everyone!

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Programme of Events

Here are a sample of the events that will be taking place. For the whole programme of events please click here (Please note that the events calendar will be updated regularly, as and when new events are organised, so keep an eye out).

Mindfulness Practice | 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 May

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. While mindfulness is something we all naturally possess, it’s more readily available to us when we practice on a daily basis. Whenever you bring awareness to what you’re directly experiencing via your senses, or to your state of mind via your thoughts and emotions, you’re being mindful. And there’s growing research showing that when you train your brain to be mindful, you’re actually remodeling the physical structure of your brain. Further information.

Evening Hypnotherapy: Managing Stress | 03, 10, 17 May

This is a free one hour session of hypnotherapy for fast, safe, and permanent relief from exam stress and anxiety. Get back in control of your mind and body and be able to achieve your aims and goals in a confident and relaxed manner. No need to book – just turn up promptly at 6pm in DG01 Templeman Library (Ask at the library helpdesk if you need directions). Further information.

First Aid for Stress | 04, 15 May

First Aid for Stress is designed to reduce the risk for stress reactions in fire and rescue personnel. It recognizes quickly those individuals who are reacting to a wide range of stressors in their work and personal lives, and are in need of interventions to promote healing. Stillness helps focus. Take time out to learn a strategy to combat stress. Location: Templeman Library Chill Out Zone, D|3|15.  Further information.

Juggling Workshop | 07, 14, 21, 28 May

Complete this workshop to make your own Juggling balls, learn how to use them and recieve a certificate of completion. There is a small cost for this workshop. £4 for Week 1 – making your juggling balls, £3 for each session thereafter. Further information.

Poi Workshop | 08, 15, 22, 29 May

Poi is a form of dance, where weights on the ends of tethers are swung through rhythmical patterns. Poi dance is part of Maori tradition. Complete this workshop to make your own Poi, learn how to use them and recieve a certificate of completion. The workshop will take place in Darwin Peter Brown Room, and will cost £4.50 for week 1, and £3.50 thereafter. Further information.

Guided Labyrinth Walks | 09, 16 May

What is a labyrinth? The labyrinth is a walking meditation, a path of prayer and an archetypal blueprint where psyche meets Spirit. It has only one path that leads from the outer edge in a circuitous way to the centre. There are no tricks to it and no dead ends. Unlike a maze where you lose your way, the labyrinth is a spiritual tool that can help you find your way. Helping us to relax by using outside spaces to reflect our creative and spacious selves. Further information.

Pets as Therapy | 11 May

As simple as it sounds, take a break from revision and head over to the Sibson building where you will be able to pet and cuddle dogs. What could better? Further information: https://kentunion.co.uk/events/id/471-pets-as-therapy

Food Foraging Walk | 5 June | Oasis Garden, Canterbury campus
12:00-13:00 and 13:00-14:00

Unwind, de-stress and discover what Nature’s Larder has to offer on a wild food foraging walk with Natural Pathways.
An affective way to de-stress is to get outdoors and let nature help you to upwind and why not learn a new skill whilst you are at it? Our natural larder is full of exciting discoveries and can be particularly abundant at this time of year. Join us for a short walk and we will take you on a brief journey into the world of foraging where you can discover the amazing wild plants that grow on campus and learn about Best Practice and how to stay safe whilst foraging.’ Free workshops with Carol Hunt and Hannah Nicholls.

Wellbeing Map | Canterbury Campus

If you’d like to spend some time out and explore your surroundings at the Canterbury campus we have updated the Wellbeing Map that highlights our indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces, as well as guided walks and the wellbeing support services we have onsite. To access the map click here.

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