Groups

Tailor made groups

Is there a group you have been wishing was available? Perhaps we can help.

In the past the Counselling Service has responded to requests from academic staff and groups of students for a program tailored to their needs.

Examples include:

  • Postgraduate dilemmas.
  • Developing skills in time and organisation.
  • Improving your communication skills.

Further information

If you have an idea or have been talking about a need, contact us and we will respond to your request as soon as possible.

Campus specific group sessions

Meditation, Relexation & Mindfulness

Sometimes people think that when they meditate thee should be no thoughts and emotions at all; and when thoughts and emotions do arise, they become annoyed and exasperated with themselves and think they have failed.  Nothing is further from the truth.  There is a Tibetan saying: “It’s a tall order to ask for meat without bones, and tea without leaves.”  So long as you have a mind there will be thoughts and emotions.
Presented by: Poppy 
Commencing Monday 8th April - (8 Sessions)
12.00pm – 12.45pm
*Booking Required

Stress Less !!

Stress is inevitable in life - some stress is in fact desirable - but a student’s life need not be too stressful! Come along to better understand how stress can impact on you and your studies. Develop a kit bag of strategies aimed at helping you manage stress better.
Presented by: Mary Ann
Thursday: 11th & 18th April (2 sessions)
10.00am to 11.30am
*Booking Required

Queer Chat

An open group facilitated by a queer counsellor and co facilitated by our Queer Peers  Stephen & Anya in a safe and confidential space for you to come along and share your experiences or just listen, over lunch.
Lead by: Devorah 
Commencing Wednesday: 10th April
1.00pm – 2.00pm BYO LUNCH
*Please phone Devorah to book in or ask any questions you may have prior to attending

The Secret of Exam Success

This two-part workshop will explore strategies for making your exam experience a success, including:
• Effective preparation
• Coping with anxiety
• On-the-day nerves

Presented by Mary Ann
Thursday: 16th & 23rd May (2 Sessions)
10.00am to 11.30am
*Booking Required

SMALL GROUP OR SHARED COUNSELLING

Small group or “shared” counselling is an alternative to individual counselling and can be particularly effective for certain issues.
It involves three or four people with some common concerns or experiences meeting with a counsellor and working together to address the negative impact of these in their lives.

Examples of “shared” counselling themes include:

• Understanding cultural differences: for international students who come from countries where English is not the first language
• Growing in social confidence and the
ability to build friendships
• Stepping Out: for women who have experienced childhood trauma
• Motherless Daughters: when your mother dies during your teen years.
• Beat the Snooze Blues: the quest for
a good night’s sleep.
Please contact reception if you are interested
in shared counselling. Phone: 9479 2956.
E-mail counselling@latrobe.edu.au.
Additional information is available in our Small Group Counselling brochure.