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 Two
         		 Wellbeing & Mental Health Workshops Brochure
    Monthly Listing for AY 2024/2025** Mental Health Workshops Semester 2

    **Please note that dates/times are subject to change - please keep an eye on this page for any changes

    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 TWO
    Tues February 4th @ 12-1pm
    Until...
    Tues April 15th @ 12-1pm
    No class Tues March 19th

     

    Zen Zone: Crush Stress, Boost Success

    Walk away from this class with three different, scientifically proven, stress busting exercises that you will feel the 
    benefits from.
     

    SEMESTER TWO
    Weds Feb 26th @ 3.30-4.40pm

     

    Mindfulness Course (MIEA)

    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 TWO
    Weds March 5th @ 3.00-4.15pm
    Weds March 12th @ 3.00-4.15pm
    Weds March 26th @ 3.00-4.15pm
    Weds April 2nd @ 3.00-4.15pm
    Register Here 
    Retreat: Tues May 6th 3.00-4.15pm
    Register for May 6th Retreat

    Places limited to 12 students. Registration required:

    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 TWO
    Improve Your Mood Looking at ways to tackle anxiety & low mood via CBT Weds March 26th @ 12-1pm
    Less Stress, More Success Top tips for managing exam anxiety Weds April 30th @ 12-1pm

     

     

    Chew & Chat

    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 at our weekly 'Chew & Chat'! 

    Starts: Monday February 10th @ 3-4pm
    Ends: Monday April 28th  @ 3-4pm

     

    Developing Healthy Relationships

    Navigating dating and relationships in 2025. What works? What doesn’t work? What else?

    This workshop aims to facilitate an open discussion about expectations of relationships in 2025 in a safe and respectful space.  We will share an open dialogue to consider what works; what does not work; and the importance of understanding consent.Supporting students to get to know each other and promote relationships and boundaries.

    Thursday February 13th @ 3.30pm