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The Student Health and Wellbeing blog benefits greatly from having authors other than myself. For example, posts from students and other staff members here at […]
Use the evening meditation to mentally rehearse living a better life
I’ve been listening to a series in the Waking Up app called The Stoic Path by William B Irvine. It has been a great listen. […]
Carers Australia 2022 Young Carer Bursary Program
One of the disability team just notified me of a funding program for young carers 💰 ————- Applications are now open for the Carers Australia […]
Second Medibank wellbeing and resilience seminar for students
Following on from the success of the first Medibank wellbeing/resilience seminar for students, Medibank have decided to run another on the 15th September. Wellbeing and […]
Defusion as a method to deal with thoughts/beliefs that drive procrastinati...
In the Studyology program I teach, I encourage students to develop a mindfulness ritual that is conducted at the point at which the person has […]
Toastmasters club is hosting an 'Impromptu Speaking Contest" on the 23rd Se...
I’ve mentioned the Flinders Toastmasters club on this blog before. Counsellors often recommend it to students who struggle with social anxiety and public speaking anxiety […]
Information about ASKPEACE for international students
ASKPEACE is a service offered by Relationships Australia. It is available to provide mental health support to people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds living […]
Studyology Session 2 recording now available
Overview – Studyology is a program for Flinders University students that teaches them psychological tools for tackling procrastination. Whilst live sessions run during the year, many […]
Overcoming adversity and achieving success following ADHD diagnosis as an a...
I met student Bianca Baron, a 3rd year Paramedic Student at a Shut Up and Study session. She revealed that she’d been diagnosed with ADHD […]
USEP drop in sessions just announced!
The USEP (University Specialist Employment Partnership) program supports students with a disability with advice about preparing for life and work outside of University and links […]
Transforming racism
Matt was a counsellor here at Flinders. He did (and continues to do) excellent work in reconciliation. In this post, he explored healing from recent incidents […]