These sessions are for students in a variety of work-related situations; on or about to be on placement; doing a voluntary role; PHD students, or for those who may be unclear or anxious about their career plans.
Wellbeing Skills at Work is a 2-part group aimed to prepare and support you to manage difficulties relating to current or future work settings (including placements, employment, voluntary work, PHD research or uncertainties about career plans) and ways of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
Description:
- It aims to do this by helping you learn new skills and ways of responding and being open to the challenges of work and life and move towards meaningful ways of living.
- You will be taught wellbeing concepts and skills that you can practice and apply in the workplace and in other life situations.
- You will take part in practical, reflective and insightful individual and group activities.
- The sessions are held in small groups of up to 12 participants, and we strive to make everyone feel comfortable – you can share as much or as little as you will feel able to and willing.
- Many students find though the sharing aspects of the group to be really helpful.
- The workshop is split into 2 parts – this session is the first part. You are expected and encouraged to attend both parts of the workshop to fully benefit from it.
(Please note that PARTS 1 & 2 will take place on Wednesday 26th February and Wednesday 11th March 2020, 2:30 – 4:00 PM Surrey Level 2 Multi-faith Chaplaincy Social room).
Skills you will learn:
1) Mindfulness techniques to help you take notice, more aware, present and attentive in situations.
2) Identify your values (who or what is important to you and how you want to live your life)
3) Make value-led choices and take realistic steps based on these.
4) Get a new perspective on a challenging workplace situation using the ACT matrix and identify what you are struggling with.
5) Learn and practice new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings that affect you and stop you taking action or behave in unhelpful ways.
6) Ways of maintaining a balanced life and self-care in the workplace.
Background
“ACT for Wellbeing at Work” draws from a nationally recognised evidence-based training programme developed by Dr Paul Flaxman and his team at City, University of London, which is based on a mindfulness behavioural approach called “Acceptance Commitment Therapy” (ACT). At SHU it will be delivered by a Student Wellbeing Practitioner who is trained in ACT therapy and this programme and who is experienced in supporting and counselling staff in different settings, including the NHS and Education.