Group Work Programme - Spring 2021 (PDF - 1.01MB)
Wellbeing Boost with Pause@UoB
Have you been feeling anxious, low in mood or concerned about your mental health recently? Maybe you have been struggling for a while.
This session will provide you with an awareness of some common mental health challenges. You will learn how to check your own wellbeing and where to go if you need more support.
For session dates and to sign up, visit Eventbrite. You will receive a Zoom link before the event.
Mind Craft 2.0 with Pause@UoB
This session will offer you a brief insight into the practice of Mindfulness. It will focus on why and when we can use Mindfulness to support good mental health in addition to tackling some myths associated with it. We will also practice two Mindfulness exercises which can be used at home (or indeed anywhere!) to help develop your own practice.
For session dates and to sign up, visit Eventbrite. You will receive a Zoom link before the event.
Let's Read Together with Pause@UoB
Taking time out to read together, whether that be short stories or poems, is something we don’t often do, and positive benefits of doing this are often overlooked. Designed in collaboration with the Birmingham International Academy, this session is tailored for international students as an opportunity to connect with others and help develop your spoken English language.
For session dates and to sign up, visit Eventbrite. You will receive a Zoom link before the event.
Resilience Tree with Pause@UoB
A creative workshop where students get to draw their own 'Resilience Tree', to help recognise their strengths, wishes and goals and increase their emotional resilience. You do not need any art skills to join in!
For session dates and to sign up, visit Eventbrite. You will receive a Zoom link before the event.
Fuel your Fire with Pause@UoB
An informative workshop aimed at improving wellbeing by looking at energy. Relying on tools to manage energy levels, particularly when life gets tough and practical ways to support an improved lifestyle with enhanced wellbeing. A pen and some paper needed.
For session dates and to sign up, visit Eventbrite. You will receive a Zoom link before the event.
State of Balance with Pause@UoB
Reflect on principles, actions and mindsets that you can integrate into your life that help you feel emotionally satisfied and balanced in your life. All you need is a notebook and pen.
For session dates and to sign up, visit Eventbrite. You will receive a Zoom link before the event.
Craftivist with Pause@UoB

Enjoy getting creative? Pause@UoB’s in house artists are here to offer you an escape from reality with this craft workshop. It’s time to stop.create.relax. If you are based in the UK and would like to request a free craft pack and craftivist instructions, please send your full address to Pauseatuob@childrenssociety.org.uk with 'Craft Pack' in the subject box. You can sign up to the workshop via Eventbrite.