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Workshops on Wellbeing (WOW) Programme 2012-13

 

Workshops focussed on aiding personal development and supporting your student experience...

 

Term 2 Workshops

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9. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

What's it about?

 

Understanding emotions and how to handle them.

Why come?

 

We all experience a range of emotions but learning how to handle them can make a real difference, see some of the emotions covered... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emotions

When is it?

 

Term 2 Week 5 - Wednesday - 13th February 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

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10. PROCRASTINATING

What's it about?

 

Learn how to stop procrastinating by understanding where you get stuck and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Why come?

 

Avoiding doing things can make them more difficult - learn effective solutions to get you started and overcome obstacles.

When is it?

 

Term 2 Week 7 - Wednesday - 27th February 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

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11. REVISION and EXAM SURVIVAL

What's it about?

 

Revision, work and play balance - get it right!

Why come?

 

Don't get overloaded by the pressure of exams - hear about the best way to manage time and stresses.

When is it

 

Term 2 Week 9 - Wednesday - 13th March 2013 - 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

Past Feedback

 

"An excellent course, it really helped my confidence that I was preparing and managing things in the right way."

 

Title

 

12. REVISION and EXAM SURVIVAL

What's it about?

 

Revision, work and play balance - get it right!

Why come?

 

Don't get overloaded by the pressure of exams - hear about the best way to manage time and stresses.

When is it

 

Term 2 Week 10 - Wednesday 20th March 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

Past Feedback

 

"An excellent course, it really helped my confidence that I was preparing and managing things in the right way."

 

Term 3 Workshops

 

Title

 

13. REVISION and EXAM SURVIVAL

What's it about?

 

Revision, work and play balance - get it right!

Why come?

 

Don't get overloaded by the pressure of exams - hear about the best way to manage time and stresses.

When is it

 

Term 3 Week 1 - Weds 24th April 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

Past Feedback

 

"An excellent course, it really helped my confidence that I was preparing and managing things in the right way."

 

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14. FINDING YOUR FEET/CULTURE SHOCK

What's it about?

 

The workshop will address common worries, and develop solutions and strategies to help you make the most of your time at Lancaster. A new culture can mean a new environment, people, approaches, even foods or language - all on top of academic life.

Why come?

 

An opportunity to meet and network with other students who are settling into Lancaster University. Learn about the phases you may go through, how to help yourself and where you can get more support if needed.

When is it?

 

Term 3 Week 2 - Friday - 3rd May 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

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15. BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE!

What's it about?

 

Gaining skills and insights for a new more confident you.

Why come?

 

Gain academically and socially by becoming more confident.

When is it

 

Term 3 Week 3 - Wednesday - 8th May 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

Title

 

16. Stress Less

What's it about?

 

Understand anxiety and how it impacts on your life.

Why come?

 

Learn and use proactive techniques to overcome anxiety to live life to the full.

When is it?

 

Term 3 Week 4 - Wednesday - 15th May 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

Title

 

17. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

What's it about?

 

Understanding emotions and how to handle them.

Why come?

 

We all experience a range of emotions but learning how to handle them can make a real difference, see some of the emotions covered... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emotions

When is it?

 

Term 3 Week 5 - Wednesday - 22nd May 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

Title

 

18. PROCRASTINATING

What's it about?

 

Learn how to stop procrastinating by understanding where you get stuck and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Why come?

 

Avoiding doing things can make them more difficult - learn effective solutions to get you started and overcome obstacles.

When is it?

 

Term 3 Week 6 - Wednesday - 29th May 2013 from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

COMPLETED WORKSHOPS - Once workshops have already run we keep them listed for reference purposes (see below).

Term One Workshops


Title

 

1. FINDING YOUR FEET - CULTURE SHOCK

What's it about?

 

The workshop will address common worries, and develop solutions and strategies to help you make the most of your time at Lancaster. A new culture can mean a new environment, people, approaches, even foods or language - all on top of academic life.

Why come?

 

An opportunity to meet and network with other students who are settling into Lancaster University. Learn about the phases you may go through, how to help yourself and where you can get more support if needed.

When is it?

 

Term 1 Week 2 - Friday -19 October 2012 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

Title

 

2. BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE!

What's it about?

 

Gaining skills and insights for a new more confident you.

Why come?

 

Gain academically and socially by becoming more confident.

When & Where is it

 

Term 1 Week 3 - Wednesday - 24th October 2012 - from 2-4 p.m. in Management School Lecture Theatre 10

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

Title

 

3. Stress Less

What's it about?

 

Understand anxiety and how it impacts on your life.

Why come?

 

Learn and use proactive techniques to overcome anxiety to live life to the full.

When is it?

 

Term 1 Week 4 - Wednesday - 31st October 2012 - from 2-4 p.m. in Charles Carter Building Room A19

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

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4. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Any students interested in this course please contact Shelagh Walsh at shelagh.walsh@lancaster.ac.uk

What's it about?

 

Understanding emotions and how to handle them.

Why come?

 

We all experience a range of emotions but learning how to handle them can make a real difference, see some of the emotions covered... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emotions

When is it?

 

Term 1 Week 5 - Wednesday - 7th November 2012 - from 2-4 p.m. in Engineering Lecture Theatre 3

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

Title

 

5. PROCRASTINATING

What's it about?

 

Learn how to stop procrastinating by understanding where you get stuck and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Why come?

 

Avoiding doing things can make them more difficult - learn effective solutions to get you started and overcome obstacles.

When is it?

 

Term 1 Week 6 - Wednesday - 14th November 2012 - from 2-4 p.m. Bowland North Seminar Room 6

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

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6. FINDING YOUR FEET - CULTURE SHOCK (CANCELLED)

What's it about?

 

The workshop will address common worries, and develop solutions and strategies to help you make the most of your time at Lancaster. A new culture can mean a new environment, people, approaches, even foods or language - all on top of academic life.

Why come?

 

An opportunity to meet and network with other students who are settling into Lancaster University. Learn about the phases you may go through, how to help yourself and where you can get more support if needed.

When is it

 

Term 2 Week 2 - Friday -25th January 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

Title

 

7. BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE!

What's it about?

 

Gaining skills and insights for a new more confident you.

Why come?

 

Gain academically and socially by becoming more confident

When is it

 

Term 2 Week 3 - Wednesday - 30th January 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

Past Feedback

 

"I'd been feeling down and didn't know why, this workshop helped me focus and gain direction."

 

Title

 

8. Stress Less

What's it about?

 

Understand anxiety and how it impacts on your life.

Why come?

 

Learn and use proactive techniques to overcome anxiety to live life to the full.

When is it

 

Term 2 Week 4 - Wednesday - 6th February 2013 - from 2-4 p.m.

How do I book?

 

Email: studentwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk with your full name and these course details.

 

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