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WorkshopsAll workshops are free and most are held in the Counselling Service office, Ground Floor, Horace Lamb Building, North Terrace Campus [Map Reference G9]. To book a place, please telephone (+61 8) 8303 5663. Student Workshops for Semester 2
Yoga and Mind-Body AwarenessThere are many forms and aspects of yoga. These sessions will focus particularly on yoga as a path for deepening awareness of mind-body connections. Participants can expect to learn some simple routines they can practice at home, and to develop skills which can be used for relaxing, recharging and enhancing achievement of personal goals. The sessions will involve some physical exercise, stretching, breathing and meditation. Sessions are free but bookings are essential. Mondays, 27 July-14 Sept 2009, recommencing 12 Oct-26 Oct 2009 Meditation Level 1: Concentration and CalmMeditation is an ancient skill that can be learnt in modern times. Traditionally meditation was used to overcome mental suffering, and is now being used to overcome stress, anxiety and depression. You will learn meditation methods that cultivate concentration and calm; you will also learn how to use meditation to cultivate healthy feelings and mind states. I invite you to come along and discover how meditation can benefit your life. You may join this group at any time. Wednesdays, 29 July-16 September 2009 Visualisation to Reduce Stress and Enhance Exam SuccessThis workshop will explore the benefits of regularly incorporating relaxation and visualisation practices into your life. Also you will experience a progressive relaxation and a gentle, guided visualisation. Come and Enjoy. Bookings required. Thursday, 3 September 2009 Balance: Study & LifeIt is difficult to balance study & life (sleep, relationships, social life and work). If you spend too much time on study you may not study effectively because you have lost the chance to recharge yourself. If you spend too much time on non study activities you will not have enough time to study. Balance study & life well and you will achieve the best you can. This workshop will help you get the balance right. Bookings required. Monday, 24 August 2009 or Monday, 14 September 2009 Getting Back On TrackSometimes students find that the focus of their lives has shifted from study and then realise they have fallen behind and need to refocus. This workshop will provide 10 simple tips to help get back on track with study. They are tips that other students have found helpful. Bookings required. Monday, 10 August 2009 Overcoming ProcrastinationThis workshop aims to help you learn strategies to overcome procrastination in your study life. We will discuss the nature of procrastination, factors that contribute to procrastination and how you can try to reduce procrastination to achieve more efficient and satisfying study practices. Bookings required. Monday, 7 September 200912.10 - 1.00pm or Tuesday, 8 September 20094.00pm -5.00pm To be held in the Counselling Service Meeting Room [Map Reference G9]. Managing Your Time‘Time’ is arguably our most precious resource. It’s important to use it wisely in order to effectively deal with the demands of University life. Research shows that good time management skills can contribute to academic success. Time Management skills can be learnt and developed to also promote greater satisfaction with your life in general. This workshop will explore ideas that can assist you to better manage your time. Bookings essential. Wednesday 26 August 2009 Meditation, Level 2: MindfulnessIn this Level 2 course, you will learn how to cultivate mindfulness (awareness of the body, the feelings and the mind), resulting in greater understanding of those aspects of yourself. Mindfulness is a more advanced meditation tactic. In ancient times, mindfulness was used to overcome anxiety, depression and stress. You are invited to come along and discover how mindfulness meditation can benefit your life. You may join at any time. Wednesdays, 7 October-28 October 2009 Managing stress and being a successful studentA certain amount of stress and worry are an inevitable and necessary part of being a student. If stress and worry become too much, they interfere with study. If you manage stress and worry correctly you will become a more successful student. Stress and worry can be managed by developing a lifestyle that keeps them under control. This workshop will describe that lifestyle. Bookings required. Monday, 31 August 2009 Yoga Breathing: An aid for studyAlthough we all breathe everyday, the breath itself usually goes unnoticed. This workshop draws on yoga and Western psychology to explore the ways that the breath can be used as a remarkably powerful mind-body link. It can be used to help feel calm, to energize and in particular to enhance states of mind to help study. Bookings required. Wednesday, 14 October 2009 Managing a PhD (for 1st year PhD students)Embarking on the PhD journey can be both exciting and daunting. This workshop will explore a particularly important aspect of this journey, namely self-management strategies (including work-life balance, supervision, maintaining motivation). It will also investigate what you can do to ensure that you are prepared to deal with the ’ups and downs’ of the PhD process. Bookings required. Thursday, 22 October 2009 Improve your sleepSleep is one of the main ways we rejuvenate and refresh ourselves, allowing us to be effective in our waking life. Good sleep is a skill that can be learnt. In this workshop you will learn how to organise your life so that you will improve the quality of your sleep, becoming clearer, more alert, and more productive as a student. Bookings required. Monday, 17 August 2009 Stress Less ExamsA small amount of stress at exam time can help you be motivated and perform well, but too much stress can make life miserable and send results downhill. This workshop draws together some tried and true ideas to reduce the stress of exams so you can prepare more effectively and perform better on the day. Bookings required. Wednesday, 21 October 2009 To be held in the Counselling Service Meeting Room [Map Reference G9]. Staff Workshops for 2009
Assisting students in distressA one-hour session that will provide staff with information about:
For more information on booking this session for your Faculty or School, please email the Counselling Service. Introduction to the Counselling ServiceA brief overview of the counselling support available at the University for students. Ideal for orientation sessions. For more information on booking this session for your Faculty or School, please email the Counselling Service. Meeting the demands of University lifeFor more information on booking this session for your Faculty or School, please email the Counselling Service. Study techniquesFor more information on booking this session for your Faculty or School, please email the Counselling Service.
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