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CLMS STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - APRIL 2021 GROUP SESSIONS
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Dear Students,

CLMS Student Support Services offers you exciting group sessions to help you develop your skills and cope better during these challenging times.  Please contact Ms Noma Makathini at makhathinin@ukzn.ac.za to book a session.

You can also access information, audios, blogs and presentations on our CLMS SSS website: https://clmsstudentsupport.ukzn.ac.za

We are with you on your journey to success - Sikanye nawe ohambeni lakho oluya empumelelweni

Topic: Growth mindset

Date:      13 or 20 April  (Tuesday); Time: at 11h00; Facilitators: Zamangwane Khanyile & Margot Sennett Freedman.

Do you believe that you were born and raised with a fixed set of skills and abilities—such as your IQ—that you had from birth and will stay with you your entire life? Or do you believe that your ideas and beliefs are changing, that you can learn new skills if you work at them, and that your wisdom and intelligence grows with each new experience?

If you said "yes" to the first question, you have what is called a "fixed mindset." If one has a "fixed mindset," it can be problematic because one's fear of making mistakes can lead one to avoid opportunities which would help one grow, improve oneself in important ways, do well academically and create the life one desires.

 If you said "yes" to the second question, you probably have what Stanford professor Carol Dweck calls a "growth mindset". If one has a "growth mindset," one enjoys challenges, despite the risk, usually because one values learning and growth. more than others thinking one knows what one is doing. University graduates have generally been found to have a growth mindset (How about deleting this?)

 So if you currently have more of a fixed mindset-  do not worry —you can develop a growth mindset! Developing a growth mindset will teach you to embrace failure and find new ways of succeeding .

Attend this workshop and achieve your academic potential!

For any questions about this workshop,  please contact Zama on Khanyilez@ukzn.ac.za

Topic: Newbie Q&A: First Year Support

Date/s offered: 15, 22 and 29 April (Thursdays) ; Time: 10am – 11am; Facilitator: Margot Sennett Freedman.

This group is for any first-year student who either has a quick question, or who wants to find out more and explore issues around online learning, adjusting to the university environment, where to get certain assistance, and any other adjustment or university-related issue.  The hour-long session will begin with short questions and then explore deeper ones – either referring first year students to the correct resources or assisting within the session.

Who is the session aimed at: Any first year student registered within the College of Law and Management.

For any questions about this group, please contact Margot on sennett@ukzn.ac.za

Topic: The Art of Time management

Date/s offered: April  14, 21, & 28 (Wednesdays)   Time: 13: 30; Facilitator/s: Cebisile Kubeka and Claire Mondlana

Email:  KubekaC@ukzn.ac.za, MondlanaC@ukzn.ac.za

Many students have struggled with managing time while at home, keeping a balance between family responsibilities and their academics whilst some have struggled with finding a quiet, private working space as extended family members and younger siblings are at home during the lockdown. Keeping to a plan or even exercising some control over their lives (particularly their academics) has become immensely difficult for many of our students.

The session will help you learn how to set goals, create a planner or a time schedule, prioritise activities and exercise control over your use of time. Ultimately the sessions will guide you and allow you to understand the barriers you might be facing with achieving your goals on time. 

Who is the session aimed at?

All students who want to improve their time management skills.

Topic: Students helping students support group

Date/s offered:  April  9, 16, 23, & 30 (Fridays);  Time: 09: 00; Facilitator/s: Cebisile Kubeka

Email:  KubekaC@ukzn.ac.za

First years students need all the help they can get to adjust from high school to university. University offers a wide range of academic, health, and social services that can help students navigate the new adjustments. One of the best ways to do this is by being active, open to learning, and being part of the university community. The session will help you learn how to adjust to a new environment, create new friendships, learn new skills, and receive support. You will also get an opportunity to meet students who are in their 2nd, 3rd, and post graduate levels who will share their experiences and wisdom with you.

Who is the session aimed at?

All first year students and students in 2nd, 3rd, and post graduate levels who would like to help first year students adjust to university.  Students who have been in the university for more than a year are welcome to support, share skills, and encourage first years.

Topic: Adjusting to online learning and learning from home

Date/s offered:  09, 16, 23 & 30 April (Friday)   Time: 11: 00; Facilitator/s: Claire N Mondlana

Email:  mondlanac@ukzn.ac.za

Transitioning from high school to university can be a daunting experience for first years but coupled with online learning while at home can be even more challenging if you have never been exposed to anything online. The group is aimed at providing support and adjustment strategies on online learning and learning from home. The group will not only find a safe space to fear their fears and anxiety on the topic but will find support in each other and share in on others strengths and challenges so to overcome the transition onto online learning while living at home. The groups is open to anyone struggling to make the transition but mostly geared towards the first years.

Who is the session aimed at?

All first year students but also anyone still struggling with transitioning onto online learning or adjusting to working from home.

 

 

 

Topic: Learning Styles

Dates:  22 April (Thursdays); Time: 12:00pm; Facilitator/s: Ishara Maharaj & Michelle Scharnick

You are a unique learner. No one else learns in exactly the same way you do. The Learning Styles sessions will help you identify the way in which you process information and learn.  By increasing awareness of how you learn, you will be better able to manage your learning process.  This will enable you to monitor and select learning approaches that work best for you in different learning situations.  There are many benefits to discovering your learning style.    It will give you insight into your strengths and habits.   It will also help you identify the areas that need development. 

An added benefit is that you will better understand why you are responding to the COVID 19 experience in the way you are.  You may want to explore better coping mechanisms in a counselling session or a group session.

The Learning Styles assessment is not a test, it is an experience in understanding how you learn. Scores on the assessment should not be interpreted as definitive but as a starting point for exploration of how you learn best.  It is worth taking the time to know your learning styles. 

 Who is the session aimed at: All students wanting to improve their study skills

If you have any questions about the group, please contact Ms Ishara Maharaj  at Maharaji@ukzn.ac.za

 

Topic: Support Group for Healthy Relationships

Date:  15, 29 April (Thursday) ;  Time: 12:00pm; Facilitator/s: Ishara Maharaj & Michelle Scharnick

We all desire to love and be loved. Relationships and connection with others often give us feelings of belonging and acceptance and because relationships are such an important aspect of our lives, challenges within our relationships can impact our emotional health and then other areas of our lives as well e.g academic performance.

This support group will allow you a safe space to share your experiences and challenges, as well as gain skills on how to develop healthy relationships with both self and others.

Who is the session aimed at: All students who want to build healthy relationships and find ways to deal with the challenges they face within relationships (family, friendships and romantic relationships).

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this group, contact Ms. Scharnick at Scharnickm@ukzn.ac.za

 

Topic: Stress Management Workshop- How do I manage my stress?

Dates: 14, 21, 28 April (Wednesdays);   Time: 12:00pm; Facilitator/s: Michelle Scharnick

Feeling stressed due to all the changes you have to deal with? This webinar aims to offer you practical ways to deal with the stress you may be experiencing. It will help you understand what stress is, how stress can affect you (your physical and mental health), how sometimes the way we think about a situation can increase our stress levels and help you find new ways to cope with stress.  The group sessions will provide you a space for engagement with your peers.

Who is the session aimed at: All students who would like to develop new ways to cope with stress

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this group, contact Ms. Scharnick at Scharnickm@ukzn.ac.za

 

 

Topic: Cover letter/CV writing

Date: 14 April  2021                  Time: 10am                  Facilitator/s:  Yanga Lufundo

The session aims to help students compile a good Cover letter and a CV that is attractive to the employer.

Who is the session aimed at:  All students looking for jobs

If you have any questions about the group, please contact Ms Yanga Lufundo  at Lufundoy@ukzn.ac.za

Topic: Interview skills

Date/s offered: 21 April  2021                          Time: 10am                                       Facilitator/s:  Yanga Lufundo

To develop the understanding of the interview process and suggest tips on how to answer interview questions

Who is the session aimed at:  Students looking for jobs

If you have any questions about the group, please contact Ms Yanga Lufundo  at Lufundoy@ukzn.ac.za

 

 

Student Support Service

Law & Management Studies

For Bookings Contact: Ms. Nomathemba Makhathini

Email: makhathinin@ukzn.ac.za

We are with you on your journey to success - Sikanye nawe ohambeni lakho oluya empumelelweni

 

 

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