Are you struggling with the transition into University and needing some help with healthy habits and routines? Feeling overwhelmed with the new changes and dealing with independence? Sign up to our 6-week wellbeing programme delivered by expert mental health advisers in Student Support and Wellbeing.
What is it?
This six week course is designed to support students with a healthy transition into university life, where they can meet friends, discuss issues in confidence, and learn strategies and share ideas to stay well and connected during their university journey.
Each of the weeks has a specific theme, and the small group (maximum of 12 student participants) will meet for an hour and be facilitated by two friendly and experienced mental health advisers, Alex, and Tara. There will be an opportunity for discussion and all are invited to participate as far as they feel comfortable doing so. You don’t need to bring anything with you, but are asked to commit to all 6 sessions if possible.
Sessions are on the Canterbury campus (location tbc) on Wednesdays from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Want to sign up?
Places are limited, so it it sounds like you could benefit from this, or have questions about the course, email Alex at a.j.weir@kent.ac.uk with a subject line of ‘6 weeks to wellbeing’.
Weekly themes:
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Overview & Introduction – Week 1 (Wednesday 18th October)
Explanation of the course including an ice breaker. Beginning discussions on self-care & what this looks like for you. Includes a breathing mindfulness exercise.
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Exploring Self-care – Week 2 (Wednesday 25th October)
How can you develop healthy routines and structure whilst at University.Includes a drawing mindfulness exercise.
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Boundaries & Communication – Week 3 ( Wednesday 1st November)
What do we mean by healthy boundaries & how do we create healthy boundaries.Includes a drawing mindfulness exercise.
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How to develop social support systems – Week 4 (Wednesday 8th November)
Includes an ‘eating’ mindfulness exercise.
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Brief introduction to managing emotion – Week 5 (Wednesday 15th November)
Includes a listening mindfulness exercise.
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Future goal setting – Week 6 (22nd November)
A focus on your positive traits and attributes.Includes an observation mindfulness exercise.
Booking details
Please email email Alex at a.j.weir@kent.ac.uk with a subject line of ‘6 weeks to wellbeing’ to confirm you can attend all sessions and say you’d like to be allocated a place.
What else is on for wellbeing?
If you’re looking for more wellbeing events and opportunities, check out the Student Support and Wellbeing calendar, and follow @UniKentSSW on Instagram for the latest on what’s on, resources and reminders to stay well and connected. Got a question? Email WellbeingEvents@kent.ac.uk.