College Wellbeing Support
College Wellbeing Support
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When you visit the HWB department our Receptionist (Amanda) is usually here to greet you, and signpost you to the appropriate member of our team.
When you visit the HWB department our Receptionist (Amanda) is usually here to greet you, and signpost you to the appropriate member of our team.
The Health and Wellbeing Team
The Health and Wellbeing Team
The team offer a variety of professional support at college, including one-off sessions, regular appointments over a few weeks, and/or group sessions covering topics such as anxiety and exam stress.
The team offer a variety of professional support at college, including one-off sessions, regular appointments over a few weeks, and/or group sessions covering topics such as anxiety and exam stress.
All consultations are confidential, unless there are safeguarding or risk of harm concerns, which the staff member will usually discuss with you.
All consultations are confidential, unless there are safeguarding or risk of harm concerns, which the staff member will usually discuss with you.
Emma, Heidi, Ivan and Verna are available for one-off wellbeing support sessions
Emma, Heidi, Ivan and Verna are available for one-off wellbeing support sessions
If you want to offload or maybe just need a listening ear, then please use the links below to book a suitable time
If you want to offload or maybe just need a listening ear, then please use the links below to book a suitable time
Monday
Monday
Emma 12.15 - 12.45 R15E
Emma 12.15 - 12.45 R15E
Heidi 12 - 2pm R15A
Heidi 12 - 2pm R15A
Verna 9:45 - 10:15 R15F
Verna 9:45 - 10:15 R15F
3.15 - 3:45pm R15F
3.15 - 3:45pm R15F
Tuesday
Tuesday
Emma 12.15 - 12.45 R15E
Emma 12.15 - 12.45 R15E
Verna 3:15-3:45 R15F
Wednesday
Ivan 12.30 - 1pm N7
1.30 - 2pm N7
Thursday
Thursday
Ivan (times may vary) R15F
Ivan (times may vary) R15F
Friday
Ivan (times may vary) R15F
Counselling Referral Form
Please click here for 6 regular Counselling sessions
The counselling team consist of qualified counsellors and volunteer trainee counsellors. They offer 6 sessions, each lasting 50 minutes long, on a day and time that fits with your college timetable.
The counselling team consist of qualified counsellors and volunteer trainee counsellors. They offer 6 sessions, each lasting 50 minutes long, on a day and time that fits with your college timetable.
Mental Health Sessions (usually 6 appointments, booked at the same time each week).
Mental Health Sessions (usually 6 appointments, booked at the same time each week).
1-1 support for common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and stress
1-1 support for common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and stress
Using CBT informed approaches and guided self help, mental health support sessions aim to give you a toolbox of strategies to empower you to manage your own mental health now and in the future. You will have access to 6 sessions to work on a specific problem, but the skills and strategies you learn will be applicable across many different mental health difficulties.
Using CBT informed approaches and guided self help, mental health support sessions aim to give you a toolbox of strategies to empower you to manage your own mental health now and in the future. You will have access to 6 sessions to work on a specific problem, but the skills and strategies you learn will be applicable across many different mental health difficulties.
Student Wellbeing Mentors are students who have undergone training and are available to meet other students for a supportive chat about a variety of issues including family, college and relationships.
Student Wellbeing Mentors are students who have undergone training and are available to meet other students for a supportive chat about a variety of issues including family, college and relationships.
Other College Support available
Other College Support available
Q-XTRA stands for Qualifications Extra. The college wants to help you manage your health and fitness, develop skills and interests, contribute to the community and to prepare you for the next stages of your lives. There are a wide variety of activities and workshops you can sign up for, including Managing Anxiety, Yoga and Mindfulness sessions
Q-XTRA stands for Qualifications Extra. The college wants to help you manage your health and fitness, develop skills and interests, contribute to the community and to prepare you for the next stages of your lives. There are a wide variety of activities and workshops you can sign up for, including Managing Anxiety, Yoga and Mindfulness sessions
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Mental Health Sessions (usually 6 to 8 weeks, booked at the same time each week).
Mental Health Sessions (usually 6 to 8 weeks, booked at the same time each week).
1-1 support for common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and stress.
1-1 support for common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and stress.
Q-XTRA stands for Qualifications Extra. The college wants to help you manage your health and fitness, develop skills and interests, contribute to the community and to prepare you for the next stages of your lives. Participation is recognised through a credit system that operates across all four areas during your time at college. Options to benefit your wellbeing include Managing Anxiety workshops, as well as Yoga and Mindfulness sessions. Find out more here
Q-XTRA stands for Qualifications Extra. The college wants to help you manage your health and fitness, develop skills and interests, contribute to the community and to prepare you for the next stages of your lives. Participation is recognised through a credit system that operates across all four areas during your time at college. Options to benefit your wellbeing include Managing Anxiety workshops, as well as Yoga and Mindfulness sessions. Find out more here
An ELSA is a friendly person who is trained to help you identify, understand and manage your emotions in a healthy way. An ELSA will help you to develop coping strategies for whatever issue you may be facing and start thriving.
An ELSA is a friendly person who is trained to help you identify, understand and manage your emotions in a healthy way. An ELSA will help you to develop coping strategies for whatever issue you may be facing and start thriving.
We can help with anxiety, low mood, stress - including exam stress, self-esteem, life challenges (bullying, trauma, loss), improving relationships, communication, study skills, transition and anger management. This support can be on a 1:1 basis usually over a six week period
We can help with anxiety, low mood, stress - including exam stress, self-esteem, life challenges (bullying, trauma, loss), improving relationships, communication, study skills, transition and anger management. This support can be on a 1:1 basis usually over a six week period
Taking care of your emotional wellbeing is just as important as your physical wellbeing. If you feel this may be for you, speak to a member of Health & Wellbeing, your Student Progress Adviser or email olm@barton.ac.uk or kor@barton.ac.uk.
Taking care of your emotional wellbeing is just as important as your physical wellbeing. If you feel this may be for you, speak to a member of Health & Wellbeing, your Student Progress Adviser or email olm@barton.ac.uk or kor@barton.ac.uk.
Networking lunch
Networking lunch
Please come along to the Networking lunch in the Wellbeing hub, R15C. Board games are provided. A great opportunity to meet new friends and chat to our student wellbeing mentors. Click on the HWB calendar for details
Please come along to the Networking lunch in the Wellbeing hub, R15C. Board games are provided. A great opportunity to meet new friends and chat to our student wellbeing mentors. Click on the HWB calendar for details
Lunch Rooms
Lunch Rooms
Should you wish to eat in a quieter environment, there are some rooms across the College that offer this -
C25 C26
H50 H70
M33 M48 M68
N26 N30 N53 N63
P32 P40 P48
R12 R13 R55
S33
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