Bibliotherapy groups
Find out more about reading and writing for wellbeing groups for both students and staff running throughout the 2023-2024 academic year.
Semester one
Reading and Writing for Wellbeing
A drop-in session to learn more about Bibliotherapy. An introduction to the books available and more information on our reading and writing for wellbeing groups. Facilitated by Debbie Burns (LJMU Counsellor).
Wednesday 27 September, 4 to 5pm
Available to staff and students
Avril Robarts Library – Leisure Reading and Bibliotherapy Space
Thursday 28 September, 4 to 5pm
Available to staff and students
Aldham Robarts Library – Leisure Reading and Bibliotherapy Space
Writing for Wellbeing
Putting yourself on the page: a safe space for personal writing in response to creative prompts. Facilitated by Anne-Marie Smith (LJMU School of Education).
Wednesday 18 October, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Thursday 7 December, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Online
Reading for Wellbeing
Wednesday 25 October, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
An introduction to Mindfulness is a brief taster session, intended to be accessible to anyone who would like to know more about Mindfulness, and how it might benefit your everyday life. The workshop is experiential with a chance to try out mindfulness practices in an informal, and supportive environment. It is based on the popular book ‘Mindfulness: a Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World’ by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. The session is facilitated by Brodie MacPhee – LJMU Counsellor.
Wednesday 22 November, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
‘How not to be a boy’ by Robert Webb. An honest and witty memoir of what it means to be male. A welcoming and friendly workshop facilitated by Steven Dee (LJMU Counsellor).
Wednesday 6 December, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Belonging – an informal and welcoming space to talk about belonging. What does it mean to belong? How do we feel when we don’t belong? Facilitated by Elaine Smith-Freeman (LJMU Counselling and Mental Health Service Manager).
Semester two
Writing for Wellbeing
Putting yourself on the page: a safe space for personal writing in response to creative prompts. Facilitated by Anne-Marie Smith (LJMU School of Education).
Wednesday 17 January, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Wednesday 21 February, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Aldham Robarts Library – Leisure Reading and Bibliotherapy Space
Wednesday 13 March, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Wednesday 17 April, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Wednesday 15 May, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Reading for Wellbeing
Wednesday 31 January, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
A workshop looking at Gambling facilitated by Alison Moss (LJMU Mental Health Advisor) and James Forshaw (Money and Advice Team Leader) with James Callaway (Engagement Lead, Beacon Counselling). Find out about the books we have on Gambling and Addiction and the services available at LJMU and Beacon Counselling.
Wednesday 14 February, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
A Self-Acceptance workshop facilitated by Claire Kendrick (LJMU Counsellor). Claire presents ‘The Bridge’ by Donna Lancaster. This workshop is part 1 of 3 (However you do not need to have attended all 3 to attend). This session looks at heartbreak and tears, how we use masks and roles plus grief and loss.
Wednesday 6 March, 1 to 2pm
Available to students only
Student Life Building
A workshop looking at our LQBT+ bibliotherapy books. This group will be facilitated by Debbie Burns (LJMU counsellor) and attended by Paul Rooney (Information, Guidance and Advice Worker from GYRO at YPAS).
Wednesday 10 April, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
A Self-Acceptance workshop facilitated by Claire Kendrick (LJMU Counsellor). Claire presents ‘The Bridge’ by Donna Lancaster. This workshop is part 2 of 3 (However you do not need to have attended all 3 to attend). This session looks at forgiveness and compassion and true self love.
Wednesday 22 May, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Resilience Facilitated by Julie Irving (LJMU Counsellor). Julie presents ‘The little book of resilience: How to bounce back from adversity and lead a fulfilling life’ by Matthew Johnstone. An opportunity to learn about resilience. How we can grow resilience and how do we maintain it?
Summer
Writing for Wellbeing
Putting yourself on the page: a safe space for personal writing in response to creative prompts. Facilitated by Anne-Marie Smith (LJMU School of Education).
Wednesday 12 June, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Wednesday 10 July, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Reading for Wellbeing
Wednesday 19 June, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Online
A Self-Acceptance workshop facilitated by Claire Kendrick (LJMU Counsellor). Claire presents ‘The Bridge’ by Donna Lancaster. This workshop is part 3 of 3 (However you do not need to have attended all 3 to attend). This session looks at wholehearted living and the spiritual dimension.
Wednesday 17 July, 1 to 2pm
Available to staff and students
Student Life Building
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway – A workshop facilitated by Debbie Burns (LJMU Counsellor). Debbie introduces the timeless classic, including the methods for turning fear and indecision into confidence and action.
Reading and Writing for Wellbeing
A drop-in session to learn more about Bibliotherapy. An introduction to the books available and more information on our reading and writing for wellbeing groups. Facilitated by Debbie Burns (LJMU Counsellor).
Wednesday 14 August, 4 to 5pm
Available to staff and students
Avril Robarts Library – Leisure Reading and Bibliotherapy Space
Wednesday 21st August, 4 to 5pm
Available to staff and students
Aldham Robarts Library – Leisure Reading and Bibliotherapy Space