Workshops and training to help you and help others
Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing provides a range of training, workshops and programs to increase awareness and wellbeing across our university community. You can explore the range of workshops and training programs below.
Your Wellbeing Matters
An introduction to Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing at Griffith University, this short online module will introduce the concepts of wellbeing, stress and seeking support.
Relationships
Recognise, Respond, Refer training aims to help the Griffith community to understand the basics of how to:
- recognise the signs of personal violence and disrespectful behaviour
- respond with empathy to a disclosure
- refer to support and reporting services at, or external to, the University.
Training can be completed by students and staff online.
This workshop covers:
- the different types of relationships
- healthy vs unhealthy relationships
- learning your boundaries and how to voice them
- better ways to communicate with people and in conflicts
- responding to inappropriate behaviours
- strategies to regulate your emotions and move forward.
Eligibility: Workshops are for female identifying students and run for 1 hour per week over 5 weeks. Please note: you must be able to commit to every week.
Online modules for mental wellbeing
Developed by the Counselling and Wellbeing team, the course supports you with evidence-based strategies for low to moderate levels of depression.
It's important to note that sometimes we need human connection more than self help. At any point you are welcome to reach out to the Griffith Mental Wellbeing Line for 24/7 support on 1300 785 442 (or text 0488 884 146). You can also book an appointment with the Griffith Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service available on campus or over phone/video.
Please note: You must sign in with your Griffith credentials to access.
This course provides an overview of stress management and an introduction to some evidence-based stress-management skills. It also covers specific exam taking strategies for preparation, planning and performance.
Please note: You must sign in with your Griffith credentials to access.
You’re not alone—anxiety is not uncommon and there are strategies to help. This online course supports you with strategies to manage low to moderate levels of anxiety. It is designed to be completed across a number of weeks, so you have a chance to try out some of the strategies.
Please note: You must sign in with your Griffith credentials to access.
Wellbeing programs for students
Mindfulness
Focus - a 4-week introduction to mindfulness program
Facilitated by a Counsellor.
Wednesday mornings in Trimester 2, Weeks 2-6.
Nathan Campus
Wellbeing Wednesdays
Free interactive workshops to learn strategies and engage in activities for your wellbeing.
Paused for the remainder of 2024.
Nathan Campus.
Thriving Thursdays
Free interactive workshops to learn strategies and engage in activities for your wellbeing.
Paused for the remainder of 2024.
Gold Coast Campus
Mental health education and awareness
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides participants with the skills to assist people who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
There are core Mental Health First Aid courses to learn how to assist specific population groups, and specialised Mental Health First Aid courses to learn how to help someone experiencing a specific crisis or situation.
Courses offered to staff and students are delivered by an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Click below to explore available courses.
Please note: Mental Health First Aid courses are a professional development opportunity to learn how to give first aid to others, and is not a therapy or support group.
Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing is able to assist with embedding training and resources into your programs to enhance student wellbeing.
The team has worked with several areas across the University to embed wellbeing, mental health awareness and fit for professional practice content into curriculum and programs. We encourage you to get in touch to explore the possibilities for your courses and programs.
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