Student psychologists: groups, training and workshops
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Stress reduction: Mindfulness
Do you have a hard time ‘living in the moment’? This training will help you to stay in the present. It is especially designed for international students and will be held in English.
Thoughts and feelings
Mindfulness techniques can be very helpful in reducing stress and negative thinking. The techniques also help you to focus on the present moment. By learning an accepting and empathic way of looking at your thoughts and feelings, you will be able to stay in the present. You will learn to appreciate what is here and now, and eventually you will feel more enjoyment in the things you do.
Adjusting
In eight sessions, you will learn the various mindfulness techniques. We will ask you to practice the techniques on a daily basis. The training will be given in English and is especially suitable for international students who have difficulty in adjusting.
Given by
Student Psychologist (Student Services)
Target group
International students. This training and these group sessions are held in English.
Costs
The training is free of charge.
Participation
Altough this training is intended for international students, a number of Dutch students can participate as well if there are spots available.
Date and time
There are 8 group sessions, on Tuesday from 9:00 - 11:00:
- 13, 20 and 27 January and
- 3, 10, 17 and 24 February and
- 3 March 2015.
Location
Room 3.02 in BG3, Binnengasthuisstraat 9, Amsterdam. Please register for participation in this group.
Register
You can register for this group/training by calling Student Psychologists
- phone: T: +31 (0)20 525 2599
You will receive a registration form by email. After you have returned the form, we will send you a confirmation of participation.
Stress relief walk-in hour
During the stress relief walk-in hour, you will learn a number of techniques that can help you cope with stress in your daily life. In class, you will l practice a variety of Mindfulness exercises and techniques based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. These exercises and techniques can help relieve built-up tension, rumination, problems with concentration and fear of failure.
In these sessions, we will discuss how to use these techniques in stressful situations in your daily (study-)life. This way, you will learn how to better care for yourself during stressful situations and live a more well-balanced student life.
When, where and for whom?
- The walk-in hour takes place every Monday,16:30 to 17:30.
- Location: Student Services, BG3, Binnengasthuisstraat 9, room 2.04.
- You don’t need to register beforehand, you can just drop by. However, if you drop by for the first time, please come a bit earlier to allow time for registration.
- The stress relief walk-in hour will be held in English and is suitable for international students. Dutch students may also attend.