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Counselling and Guidance blog

Regular posts in which our Counsellors give you an inside look at how the Service works and share advice about common issues which can affect you and your friends.

» Settling in: can you help? 30 Sep 2011
I'm a new student - just arrived couple of weeks ago - really struggling to settle in.
» "It's kind of a funny story" film review 27 Sep 2011
A funny, touching film that challenges your conceptions of "normal" and "insane".
» Book review: Being Wrong by Kathryn Schulz 22 Jun 2011
David reviews "Being Wrong", a book which explains "being mistaken" as a natural human trait and which gives a positive view of "getting it wrong".
» Staying calm in exams 03 May 2011
Jean shows you how to keep exam stress to a minimum by organising yourself in the run up to exams and following a few top tips.
» The "winter blues" 28 Mar 2011
Spring and summer still feel a long way off? Dark days and nights getting you down? Jean helps you banish the "winter blues".
» Book review: Stop Worrying by Ad Kerkhof 14 Mar 2011
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT as it’s often referred to) appears to have become even more user friendly and accessible.  Jo shares some thoughts about a new CBT book looking at the problem of worrying.
» Who needs relationships?... We do! 28 Feb 2011
If our relationships are not working well, we can really struggle to deal with other parts of life. Marilyn talks about why relationships are so important to us.
» Stress and anxiety 14 Feb 2011
Stress and anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Linnea helps you manage stress and keep yourself feeling on top of things.
» Coping with bereavement 01 Feb 2011
Bereavement is a common experience amongst the student community – one that may be still be hard to talk about.  Vera writes about some of the ways in which you can find support at a very difficult time.
» The Coming Out, Moving On group 17 Jan 2011
David tells you more about this group, which gives people who are coming to terms with their sexuality or gender identity a safe space in which to explore and discuss.

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