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Wellbeing workshops and peer support

5 July 2021

We've developed a series of wellbeing workshops in partnership with the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø University Clinic andÌýiCope - find out how to sign up, and how to get support via our Peer Link network.

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The workshops draw on the principles from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), to address common student challenges such as low mood, worry, perfectionism and assertiveness. These workshops have been pre-recorded and are co-delivered by NHS University Clinic staff and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø students.Ìý

You’re invited to watch the pre-recorded workshops at your own pace and then sign up to a 90-minute follow-up group session.ÌýThe next one is taking place onÌýWednesdayÌý21stÌýJuly at 2pm,Ìýcovering the topic ofÌýperfectionismÌý–Ìý.ÌýThese group sessions are facilitated by NHS University Clinic staff and supported by trained Peer Link Workers, who are also Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø students. Following the group session, you have the option of additional one-to-one support from a Peer Link Worker.ÌýÌý

Peer Link Support provides a space for students to talk aboutÌýwhat’sÌýgoing for them – from course worries to relationship issues. We know that sometimes it can be difficultÌýopening upÌýto professionals and, talking to other students about problems can feel more comfortable. We also know that there are a lot of services and support available and it can be hard making sense ofÌýwhat’sÌýout there.ÌýÌý

Peer Link Workers are Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø students who have been trained in peer support and whoÌýhave an understanding ofÌýsome of the support available through the university and wider community. Although they are not able to give advice, they can signpost to support that might be helpful.Ìý

Through a one-to-one video call via Microsoft Teams, Peer Link Workers can provide a safe space to talk through issues, offer another perspective and explore possible options for further support. These contacts are confidential within the Peer Link Project unless a Peer Link Worker is concerned about a student’s safety or the safety of others, in which case they will need to speak to their manager.ÌýYou canÌý.Ìý

For more information,Ìý. If you have any questions or require further information, please emailÌýsu.peerlink@ucl.ac.uk.Ìý