2018 Workshops
RU OK Workshops for all staffThis workshop is run by Susan Wall and is about understanding mental wellbeing in the workplace. Susan is a Registered Psychologist with many years of experience with clients and running workshops.
Susan discusses stigma, managing someone who is experiencing issues, disclosure, the RU OK Model, making referrals, accommodations we can provide in our workplace, and support for staff. Dates: 1. 13th February from 9am to 3pm in room AM101 at Kelburn. RSVP: https://vuw.libcal.com/event/3807433 2. 25th July room AM101 from 9am to 3pm RSVP: https://vuw.libcal.com/event/4221069 3. October 28th from 9am to 3pm in room CO118 RSVPhttps://vuw.libcal.com/event/4221070 |
Sleep Workshops for all staff
with Dr Lora Wu
Sleep Scientists from Massey University Dr Lora Wu will run 2 hour interactive workshops on how to get the best out of your nights sleep. Insomnia affects up to 25 percent of New Zealanders at some point in their lives. Insomnia is trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early to the point which it would restrict sleep and cause daytime impairment for a month or more. These workshops are for anyone who needs more sleep. Copy and paste this address to find out more about the Sleep/Wake Research Centre: www.sleepwake.ac.nz 2018 Workshop dates and booking links: 1. Tuesday 8th May 9-11am in Room AM 101 https://vuw.libcal.com/event/4021660 2. Tuesday 10th July 9-11am in RHMZ05 at Rutherford House https://vuw.libcal.com/event/4021663 3. Tuesday 20th November 9-11am in Room AM106 at Kelburn. https://vuw.libcal.com/event/4021669 |
One for the Blokeswith Pete Roe
This award-winning workshop seeks to normalise depression in men and to encourage help-seeking. It is faciltated by the highly respected Pete Roe, experienced counsellor and owner of Wellingtown - a place for counselling and support. We feature the story of one of our own men who successfully came through depression and now manages very well. Women are very welcome to attend. Workshop dates and booking links: 1. Wednesday 21st March 2pm to 4.30pm EA119 Kelburn Women's session One for the Blokes - if you would like to come to a women only session, this is the one for you. It covers what happens when men have depression and what strategies can be used. RSVP vuw.libcal.com/event/4031538 2. Tuesday 17th April 9am to 12 noon Rutherford House RHLT3 Paste this link in to your web browser to RSVP vuw.libcal.com/event/3885208 3. Wednesday 11th July 9am to 12 noon Kelburn AM101 Paste this link to your web browser to RSVP vuw.libcal.com/event/3885213 Other:
Contemplative prayer at Victoria - 8 Kelburn Parade. 8:30am-9:00am. Every week on Friday, until 22nd Jun 2018. Chapel of the Transfiguration, Ramsey House, 8 Kelburn Parade Silence, song, and gospel meditation - open to all staff Join Chaplain Sonya Lewthwaite in this regular rhythm of contemplative prayer. Using Taize chant, silence, and meditation on the Gospels, this time of prayer and reflection has been designed especially for University staff; it is open to all. For more information contact: Sonya Lewthwaite (Anglican Chaplaincy) [email protected] Stratos EAP website for useful info on financial wellbeing; http://www.stratos-ltd.co.nz/index.php?page=fin_stress_and_budgeting.htm&S=fb4f29bfb8f042e7f61d5e0d14619b43 Depression.org.nz Depression and anxiety affect us all differently. We all face challenges to our mental health. Depression and anxiety changes the way we think, feel and deal with tough times. Need to talk? 0800 111 757 or text 4202 to talk to a trained counsellor at the Depression Helpline about how you are feeling or to ask a question. Sign up to the journal for some useful tools depression.org.nz/get-better/the-journal/ or take a short test to gain some more information: https://depression.org.nz/is-it-depression-anxiety/self-test/ Citizen's advice bureau - www.cab.org.nz for all sorts of personal information including financial and legal |
Suicide Prevention - a skill building Workshop with Dr Annette Beautrais Dr Annette Beautrais is a 26 year researcher on all aspects of suicide prevention. She is with us again to present SafeTalk, how to have a conversation and help someone who may be expressing suicidal thoughts.
Workshop dates and booking links: 1. Friday 11th May, Room AM101 from 9am to 4pm Use this link to book https://vuw.libcal.com/event/3752187 2. Friday 3rd August 10am to 4pm in Room AM101, use this link to book: https://vuw.libcal.com/event/3885219 3. Tuesday 30th October room RH102 at Rutherford House from 10am to 4pm, use this link to book https://vuw.libcal.com/event/3885220 What our staff are saying about this workshop: "Brilliant speaker, well prepared, highly knowledgeable, excellent manner and style, friendly and sensitive. Excellent pacing/timing. Excellent visual material. Excellent printed material. One small suggestion is to explain the matching of slides to workbook. Sometimes what's on screen is in the book so no need to take notes, other times what's on screen is not in the book, so do need to take notes. " "It was really good to get a non-sensationalised view of suicide, and to have the statistics. The workshop was very well facilitated, and the advice very straightforward and easy to do for anyone. " "It encouraged an awareness of the growing importance of the subject and the need to know more about it." |