Counselling Wellbeing & Mental Health Workshops

    The Counselling Service offers a suite of workshops throughout the academic year. These workshops include weekly workshops, workshop series, and one off workshops. 

    All workshops are held in An Tobar (ground floor of Student Services Centre) unless indicated otherwise.

    Workshop Brochure for Semester One
         		 Coming in September 2024
    Workshop Brochure for Semester Two Coming in September 2024
    Monthly Listing for Semester Two Coming in September 2024

     

    Yoga

    Free 10 week Yoga series open to all levels. Learn to relax, reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and feel happier with yoga. 
    Drop in anytime for a taster class or complete 5 sessions at any point during the semester and receive a free gift! 

    SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO
    Tues October 1st @ 12-1pm Tues February 4th @ 12-1pm
    Until... Until...
    Tues December 10th @ 12-1pm Tues April 15th @ 12-1pm
    No class Tues Oct 29th No class Tues March 19th

    Location: An Tobar, Ground Floor, Student Services Centre
     

    Wellbeing and Stress Reduction

    Learn to recognise signs and symptoms of stress, practice regulation skills and relaxation techniques
     

    SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO
    Weds Oct 2nd @ 3.30-4.40pm Weds March 5th @ 3.30-4.40pm
    Weds Oct 9th @ 3.30-4.40pm Weds March 12th @ 3.30-4.40pm
    Weds Oct 16th @ 3.30-4.40pm Weds March 26th @ 3.30-4.40pm
    Weds Oct 23rd @ 3.30-4.40pm Weds April 2nd @ 3.30-4.40pm

    Location: An Tobar, Ground Floor, Student Services Centre

     

    Emotional Regulation Group Skills

    A 7-week series focusing on understanding our emotional regulation skillset. This will include understanding the fight or flight response, our window of tolerance, and other strategies and practices
     

    WEEK DESCRIPTION SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO
    Wk 1 An Introduction to DBT. 24/25 dates TBC 24/25 dates TBC
    Wk 2 How to tolerate distress and regulate emotions. 24/25 dates TBC 24/25 dates TBC
    Wk 3 How the brain can be retrained for improved mental health.. 24/25 dates TBC 24/25 dates TBC
    Wk 4 Exploring 'emotional regulation'. 24/25 dates TBC 24/25 dates TBC
    Wk 5 Strategies of Self-Care that support self-regulation and wellbeing. 24/25 dates TBC 24/25 dates TBC
    Wk 6 Social interactions and relationship skills. 24/25 dates TBC 24/25 dates TBC
    Wk 7 Review of skills learnt using a self-compassion lens. 24/25 dates TBC 24/25 dates TBC

     

    Mindfulness Course

    Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults' Mindfulness Course  developed at Duke University, USA (formerly known as Koru).

    Learn mindfulness & meditation in this evidence-based 4 week curriculum designed specifically for college students. You will learn and practice exercises and meditations that will help manage stress, and support self-care and regulation. 
     

    SEMESTER ONE  SEMESTER TWO
    Tues Nov 5th @ 3-4.15pm Tues March 4th @ 3-4.15pm
    Tues Nov 12th @ 3-4.15pm Tues March 11th @ 3-4.15pm
    Tues Nov 19th @ 3-4.15pm Tues March 25th @ 3-4.15pm
    Tues Nov 22nd @ 3-4.15pm Tues April 1st @ 3-4.15pm
    Retreat: Tues Dec 10th 3-4.30pm Retreat: Tues May 7th 3-4.30pm

    Places limited to 12 students. Registration required - register here

    Location: An Tobar, Ground Floor, Student Services Centre

     

    The Body Project

    The Body Project is a four-week programme which equips you with the tools required to address appearance ideals and foster a healthier body image.

    By participating in The Body Project, you will not only embark on a personal journey of self-discovery and empowerment, but also contribute to creating a generation of young people who are confident, resilient and accepting of their bodies. Find out more here

    Dates are dependant on numbers so if you are interested in taking part, please email Barbara
     

    Anxiety

    This series offers tips on how to cope with anxiety, how to identify triggers, and how to manage your anxiety. Theory and Practice using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
     

    TITLE DESCRIPTION SEMESTER ONE
    Improve Your Mood Looking at ways to tackle anxiety & low mood via CBT Back in Oct/Nov 2024
    What to do when 'Panic' attacks Understanding the symptoms of a panic attack & exploring strategies of managing the impact Back in Oct/Nov 2024
    Less Stress, More Success Top tips for managing exam anxiety Thurs May 9th @ 12-1pm

     

    Coping with the Impact of Grief & Loss

    This workshops helps to understand the impact of grief and loss and how we cope with the emotional & physical loss of someone we love.

    This workshop will be on next semester.
     

    Dealing with Procrastination - 'Don't Put if Off'

    Exploring the factors behind our procrastination habits and strategies to address them. 

    This workshop will be on next semester.

    Chew & Chat

    Every Monday @ 3-4pm during term-time. If you would like to meet your fellow students, make new friends, or simply avail of free tea/coffee and biscuits, we would love to see you! 

    Starts: TBC
    Ends: TBC

     

    The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

    The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)  music is designed to help people feel calm, relaxed, and connected to others. This Workshop complements the music intervention and focuses on the body's nervous system, which controls how we react to stress and interact with people around us. 

    2024/2025 dates TBC

     

    Assertiveness Skills

    This workshop will be on next semester.

     

    Developing Healthy Relationships

    Supporting students to get to know each other and promote relationships and boundaries.

    This workshop will be on next semester.