Wellbeing

The Science of Well-Being

In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.

Mindfulness

Ms. Ray Heath is the Head of the Psychology department at KGV. She has taught the principles and practice of mindfulness for many years as part of the curriculum for Psychology, where it is a topic in Health Psychology, and in her work as a tutor with Middle School students and on Personal Effectiveness programmes. Ms Heath is a keen advocate of the benefits of stilling the mind on mental and physical health and she regularly practices Mindfulness herself.

Sessions for Y13s will be held for 20-30 minutes each week on week 1 Mon and Tues at 8.30 a.m and week 2 Tues and Thurs at 9.25 a.m.

Wellbeing at Uni: 7 tips for before and during Uni

Going to University is an exciting time, but it can also be a nerve-wracking time. You may be asking yourself one or more of the following questions….Will I make new friends? Will my course be too hard? Can I reinvent myself? Will I have to cook for myself? Will I miss my family? What will I do if I hate it? And many more!

This will be a 20-30 minute lecture-style session, followed by time for Q&A where Ms Barton will share some advice based on her personal experiences.

Mehek Gidwani

I am a Certified Recovery & Life Coach. I trained under Tommy Rosen, founder of Recovery 2.0 and the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches. I previously worked for KELY Support Group providing substance misuse workshops at schools across Hong Kong. Today, I support individuals recovering from addiction through my business, Freedom Creations and I teach Kundalini Yoga as a Certified Yoga Alliance Teacher.