Self-help Resources

Support Links: This section has links to other UCC support services and to external support agencies.

Mental Wellbeing Workbooks: These workbooks can help you deal with various problems such as anxiety, depression, panic, sleep, self-esteem, etc.

Self-help Books: There are self-help books available via the UCC Library.

Term Time Workshops

Student Counselling & Development offers a range of lunchtime and evening one-off workshops. All workshops are free and available to current registered UCC students only.  

Places are limited and you can register for workshops on Eventbrite through the links below. Drop-ins are also welcome subject to space on the day. 

All workshops take place at The Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub, 3 Brighton Villas on Western Road. (MAP). 

Understanding & Managing Anxiety:
Understand anxiety causes and triggers and learn techniques to manage anxiety more effectively.

Lunchtime and Evening workshops in October. Book your place here 

Mindful Crafts:  
Take time out from your busy college day to just be present, connect, recharge. Craft materials will be available for you to use (e.g. bracelet making, clay modelling, knitting& crochet, mindful drawing), or bring along your current craft project. Tea and Coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. Group runs fortnightly. Feel free to attend any or all! 

Every second Wednesday lunchtime beginning Oct 22nd. Book your place: here 

Maybe Tomorrow:  
Keep putting things off? Come along to understand what procrastination and perfectionism are, how it impacts you, and learn strategies to make getting started easier.                                                                 

Weds 12th November 1.00pm-2.00pm. Book your place here 

Exam Stress:

How to manage stress and anxiety in the run up to exams. Coming in November and December.