What's New from the Clayton Counselling Service

Exams

Exams start in 4 weeks. Learn how to manage your exam stress and prepare yourself better; attend SMART Exam Stress Buster session on 18 May. Register online at SMART webpage.

Bushfire Information

If your circumstances have changed by the bushfire, please register online, and a Student Advisor will contact you and discuss your circumstances so that they can organise appropriate support for you.

You can also access free confidential counselling on campus. Drop in to your campus Huband ask to see a counsellor. If you require support during after hours or weekends, please contact After Hours Emergency Counselling Service on 1300 361 008.

SMART  (A free 4-week course to maximise your learning success using strategies, motivation, stress reduction and time management)
THRIVE  (8 week stress reduction program for Monash Staff)
Weekly Mindfulness Sessions

Clinical programs
Group for people suffering Anxiety (No Worries)
Group for people suffering Depression (Getting Up from Down)
CARE (Coping and Regulating Emotions)

Campus Connect (formally known as “Global Friendship Night”)

When: Tuesdays
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Cellar Room, Campus Centre, Clayton
Contact: Jimmy Yeow at jimmy.yeow@adm.monash.edu.au  or (03) 9905 3156

International Student Friendship Program

The Monash University International Student Friendship Program (ISFP) is coordinated through Health, Wellbeing and Development.  The aim of the program is to introduce international students to local volunteers and their families for the purpose of developing cross-cultural friendships.  The ISFP provides social and practical support for international students by establishing friendships and cultural exchange. 

For more information, please click on this link: http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/community-services/family/friendship-program.html

Concerned About A Friend?

We can sometimes find that helping a friend who is upset or very distressed can be a bit overwhelming. Often people with difficult problems will seek out a close friend to talk to rather than a doctor or other health professionals such as a counsellor.

If you know someone who has problems and you are not sure how to help them or you have concerns about their personal safety, come and speak with one of the counselling staff at the University Counselling Service. We can provide advice about community referral resources as well as being able to help you feel more able to cope with their needs.