Workshops
Workshops are generally available throughout Semester 1 of the academic year. All workshops are free and some are held in the Counselling and Disability Service office, Ground Floor, Horace Lamb Building, North Terrace Campus [Map Reference G9]. To book a place, please telephone (+61 8) 8313 5663.
Semester 1 2013 Workshops
Student Workshops
- Meditation
- Balance Study, Work & Life
- Stress: Make it work for you
- Improve your sleep
- Procrastination: Overcome it
Intro to Meditation - for People New to Meditation
Meditation 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, depression and improve wellbeing. You will learn meditations that cultivate concentration, kindness and mindfulness. Come along and discover how meditation can benefit your life.
Bookings Essential.
Wednesday March 6 12:10pm - 1:00pm
To be held in the Counselling Service Meeting Room [Map Reference G9].
Meditation - for New or Experienced Meditators - students may join at any time
Meditation 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, depression and improve wellbeing. You will learn meditations that cultivate concentration, kindness and mindfulness. Come along and discover how meditation can benefit your life.
Bookings Essential.
Wed 13 March - 10 April & 1 May - 5 June 1:10pm -2.00pm
To be held in the Counselling Service Meeting Room.
Balance Study, Work & Life
It 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 25 March 12.10pm - 1.00pm or
Monday 29 April 12.10pm - 1.00pm
To be held in the Barr Smith Library - Ira Raymond Room.
Stress: Make it Work for You
A 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 to be taken on the day.
Monday 18 March 12.10pm - 1.00pm or
Monday 13 May 12.10pm - 1.00pm
To be held in the Barr Smith Library - Ira Raymond Room
Improve your sleep
Sleep is one of the main ways we rejuvenate and refresh ourselves, allowing us to be eff ective 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 taken on the day.
Monday 8 April 12.10pm - 1.00pm
To be held in the Barr Smith Library - Ira Raymond Room.
Procrastination: Overcome it
This 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 to be taken on the day.
Monday 6 May 12.10pm - 1.00pm
To be held in the Barr Smith Library - Ira Raymond Room.
Staff Workshops
- Assisting students in distress
- Introduction to the Counselling Service
- Meeting the demands of University life
- Study techniques
Assisting students in distress
A one-hour session that will provide staff with information about:
- How to talk with a distressed student
- How to quickly access support for a distressed student
- What to do if a student is at risk of suicide or threatening to harm others
- Practical resources for students on campus (eg Accommodation, Health Service)
- Flow chart that summarises the information provided in the session. To download a copy of the flow chart click here.
For more information on booking this session for your Faculty or School, please email the Counselling Service.
Introduction to the Counselling Service
A 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 life
For more information on booking this session for your Faculty or School, please email the Counselling Service.
Study techniques
For more information on booking this session for your Faculty or School, please email the Counselling Service.
