Stress management and Resilience Building - …...Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS)...
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Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Postgraduate orientation workshop
Stress management and Resilience Building
supporting journeys to wellbeing
Juan Chen
Clinical Psychologist
CAPS
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Common Challenges faced by postgraduate
International students
• High academic demand
• Cultural and language differences
• Adjustment difficulties
• Interpersonal relationship stresses
• Communication challenges (supervisors/colleagues)
• After Postgraduate study… Where to then
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Signs of stress
• Increased anxiety & worry
• Increased frustration, impatience, and anger
• Difficulty concentrating
• Fatigue and physical health problems
• Sleep difficulties
• Problematic eating
• Loss of interest and motivation to study
• Withdrawal & Isolation from others
• Negative and pessimistic view of self and future
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Strategies for managing stress
• Realistic expectation and goal
• Relaxation/Time out
• Physical exercises
• Eat a balanced and nutritious diet
• Get enough Sleep
• Maintain connection with others (family, friends, classmates, etc.)
• Balance needs and demands from others (Learn to communicate assertively)
• Positive self-talk/affirmation
• Ask for help
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Common barriers to ask for help
• Lack of information about how/where to ask for help
• Stigma attached to mental health issues
• Cultural and language differences in understanding mental health
• Worries about financial cost
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CAPS Services
FREE & CONFIDENTIAL
• Individual Counselling
• Workshops
• Self-help resources
• Special Consideration
• Referral to other relevant services
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CAPS CONTACT
Kensington campus
Open hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Phone: + 61 2 9385 5418
Fax: +61 (2) 9385 6115
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://student.unsw.edu.au/wellbeing
CAPS Self-help resources: https://student.unsw.edu.au/mindsmart
Location: Level 2, East Wing, Quadrangle Building, University of New South Wales,
Kensington, NSW 2052
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Quadrangle Building
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Last but Not Least
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
And get help early if you are struggling!
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All the best for your journey in UNSW!
Thank you!