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

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

These sessions are designed to provide some basic understanding of the Mindfulness method of meditation and to practice the meditation in order to experience its benefits. Suitable for those who want to manage stress better, worry less, reduce anxiety and feel more in control of your moods and reaction.

Presenter: Poppy 
Date: TBA (12 sessions)
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Booking required

Stress Management

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.

Presenter: John
Date: TBA (2 sessions)
Time: 11.30am to 1.00pm
Bookings required

Professional placements

Come along to either of these 1 1/2hr sessions, which will aim to provide support and guidance around professional placements.

Presenter: Mary
Date: TBA 
Time: 10.00 – 11.30am
Booking required

Queer Chat

An open group for students who are feeling isolated by or questioning their sexuality. Connect in a safe environment; support each other at LTU and beyond (BYO lunch).

Date: TBA
Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
BYO LUNCH
*Interview required with Devorah before joining

Queer (GLBTIQ) programs may also be of interest.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep

Come along to this 1.5 hour information session which will aim to provide you with some insights about the importance of sleep, common problems associated with sleep and how to establish better sleeping habits and improve the quality of your sleep.

Presenter: Tania
Date: TBA
Time: 10.00-11.30am
Booking required