Skills for success at University

Forget chaos! Learn how to organise yourself better. Topics include: establishing and maintaining motivation; avoiding procrastination; time management; stress management to cope with the demands of study, work, family and relationships.

Presenter: Jenny Tebbutt

• 2pm - 4pm, Monday, August 3 or Thursday, August 6

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COURSE IN ENGLISH CONVERSATION OR LANGUAGE

Know your rights, needs, wants. Learn practical skills for dealing with difficult people and situations.

Presenter: Kate Hetherington

3 - 5pm, Wednesday, September 9 & 16

Learn about and practice relaxation and meditation exercises to help manage stress and anxiety.

Presenter: Kathryn Elbourne

1 - 2pm, Tuesday, October 6, 13, 20 ,27, November 3 & 10

Periods of depression can have a serious impact on your studies and academic performance, and on your relationships and self-esteem. This group will focus on developing techniques for dealing with mood swings and strategies for dealing with possible underlying difficulties.

Presenter: Guy Noyaux & Mariana Macphail

3 - 5pm, Monday, August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21 & 28

Practical strategies for coping with exam and performance anxiety.

Presenter: Ed Lukaszewski

3 - 5pm, Thursday, October 15 or Tuesday, October 20

This interactive workshop is intended for post-graduate research students. It will focus on the development of effective academic, personal and negotiating skills, and the maintenance of enthusiasm during all stages of your candidature.

Presenter: Ed Lukaszewski

9am - 1pm, Thursday, October 1

A series of 6 week courses will be offered to students experiencing stress, anxiety and/or depression. These courses will focus on the development of self-awareness and self management. Classes will address troublesome thoughts, difficult feelings and effective coping skills. Please only apply for the course if you are able to attend all sessions.

Presenter: Phil Renner & Elizabeth Foley

• 10am - 12pm, Wednesday, August 5 to September 9
• August 6 to September 10: Closed
• 10am - 12pm, Wednesday, September 16 to October 28
• 10am - 12pm, Thursday, September 17 to October 29

VENUE: Seminar Room, Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (next to Wentworth Building) TO ENROL: Contact our receptionist on 8627-8433 or drop into the Counselling Service on Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building G02.
Or enrol on-line: http://www.usyd.edu.au/counsel