Is this course right for me?

Target Audience: All Staff

The course will examine and explore the theory around resilience but will also incorporate practical techniques and therapies such as mindfulness and meditation so that you can develop the knowledge and the skills needed to boost resilience in yourself and others.

This is an experiential training series where your involvement and participation are key to its success. There is also an expectation that you attend all three sessions as much as practicably possible.

Please note: If you try to sign up and the initial places are gone – please join the waiting list as we will be running more dates soon and that way you will be guaranteed a place.

Dates:

• Wed 21st May 1.30pm to 3.00pm
• Wed 28th May 1.30pm to 3.00pm
• Wed 4th June 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Week 1: Introduction to resilience, identifying challenges and looking at strengths and stressors as well as an introduction to emotional awareness.

Week 2: Understanding emotional regulation and developing your emotional awareness. An overview of coping techniques and strategies and a look at the benefits of journalling and reflection

Week 3: Building effective support networks and how to set healthy boundaries, finishing with a session looking at setting SMART goals to help you succeed

As part of the course you’ll be given a journal to keep so you can record your thoughts, experiences and journey towards greater resilience.

Previous course participants said:

“I signed up because I was struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, Juliet was amazing and since doing the course I haven’t had a panic attack, would highly recommend.”

 “I was nervous as I knew there would be a bit of group sharing but I very quickly settled and actually the group became a really great support network for me. I got so much out of the shared experience part, I realised I wasn’t alone and that other colleagues were struggling too. What a powerful course – I’ve been telling everybody to it!”

“Thank you, Juliet, you helped me manage my anxiety more effectively. Thanks so much again for your positivity!”

About the facilitator . . .

Juliet Gracey is a fully qualified holistic practitioner with over 12 years’ experience in counselling, wellbeing, and nutrition. She is a qualified Reiki and Reflexology therapist.

Juliet said: “My main professional passion lies in supporting individuals on their unique journey toward better physical and mental health. I am genuinely excited to start working with staff at Strathclyde and supporting colleagues’ resilience and growth.

Venue: 

Wellbeing Room - Disability and Wellbeing Service, Mary Dunn Wing, Level 4, Teaching and learning Building. (Go along the corridor towards the main office of the Student Disability and Wellbeing Service and you’ll find the Wellbeing Room at the end of the corridor on the right)

For further information, please contact the University Workplace Wellbeing Manager:  kevin.donovan@strath.ac.uk

Prerequisites

Is this course right for me . . .

This course might be slightly different to any you've done before in that there is a real emphasis on group work and sharing and we know that might not be for everyone. However we believe there is real benefit, power and strength in sharing and learning with others.

The group will be a completely safe space and once formed no-one else will join

So please have a think before you sign up if this course is definitely right for you. What we will say though is that testimonials from previous participants have shown that being involved in supportive group sessions like this that can be transformative and life changing. So why not give it a go!