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