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The pandemic means that writing groups in coffee shops and our writing retreats are both on hold at the moment.
But we have other options to support you in your endeavours...
WhatsApp Pomodoros
WhatsApp Pomodoros
Writing together in short-sharp bursts
Writing together in short-sharp bursts
When: Every Tuesday
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 8am to 10am
Time: 8am to 10am
Where: WhatsApp group
Where: WhatsApp group
What is a Pomodoro?
What is a Pomodoro?
Each Pomodoro is a block of 25-minutes. You'll get a WhatsApp message to tell you when to start and for the next 25 minutes, all you do is focus on the task you have set for yourself. No email, no social media, no coffee breaks. 25 uninterrupted minutes of reading or writing. Then 5 minutes comfort break where we send each other memes and gifs of encouragement and connect as peers in the knowledge creation process.
How to join?
Send your WhatsApp number to Neil Kramm and ask to be added to the group.
Convenor: Neill Kramm (CHERTL)
Mindfulness Workshops
Mindfulness Workshops
Finding space... to be present amidst the chaos and busy week
Finding space... to be present amidst the chaos and busy week
When: Every Tuesday
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
What is mindfulness?
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a technique to train the brain to stay present in the current moment without judgements.
Why do we do in these workshops?
Research shows that postgraduate students are more likely to experience stress and anxiety than other groups. At Rhodes University, we understand that the postgraduate journey is easier when we do it in a community. These mindfulness workshops serve as one of the many spaces to find new colleagues and support each other.
How to join?
Drop Rox an email and she'll send you the details.
Convenor: Roxana Chiappa (CHERTL)
Monday pomodoros on Zoom
Monday pomodoros on Zoom
A combination of pomodoro and mindfulness
A combination of pomodoro and mindfulness
When: Every Monday
When: Every Monday
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Roxana will be hosting pomodoros on zoom. Bring along your own work and get on with it in companionable silence in timed 25-minute slots. Some of the 5-minutes time to rest will be used to practice some exercises of mindfulness.
This pomodoro + mindfulness session will start Monday 20th of September, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Convenor: Roxana Chiappa (CHERTL)
PG Support Group
PG Support Group
A safe, friendly and warm space for Postgrad students
A safe, friendly and warm space for Postgrad students
When: Every Thursday
When: Every Thursday
Time: 5:00 pm
Time: 5:00 pm
Where: To register and get the zoom link sent to you, please send your name and surname, student number and faculty to l.manyike@ru.ac.za
Where: To register and get the zoom link sent to you, please send your name and surname, student number and faculty to l.manyike@ru.ac.za
Academic studies are stressful! Coupled with everyday life stressors, academic life can feel like an overwhelming drag.
Do you know there are people who share your frustrations? There are people like you who feel like sharing their thoughts and experiences alike.
Our PG Support group is just that. We offer a safe, friendly and warm space for Postgrad students who wish to share their experiences with others.
These groups are facilitated by 2 intern Counselling Psychologists from the Rhodes University Counselling Centre, Mihlali Simukonda and Lerato Manyike.
Meetings are every Thursday at 5:00 pm on Zoom.
To register and get the zoom link sent to you, please send your name and surname, student number and faculty to l.manyike@ru.ac.za. The groups will start on 7 October 2021, please send the above by 4th October 2021.
Convenors: Mihlali Simukonda and Lerato Manyike (Rhodes University Counselling Centre)
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