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Wellbeing Resources and Training

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Stress management

Further support and guidance on work-related stress management.

Workload management

Further support and guidance on managing workloads.

Selfcare

  • Wellness Action Plans (WAP) Template - A helpful tool to help us identify what keeps us well at work, what causes us to become unwell, and how to address a mental health problem at work should you be experiencing one. (see also manager guide above)
  • Wellbeing Conversation Guide - A guide to support wellbeing conversations with colleagues or to use in one-to-one meetings and annual reviews

More information on how to support your wellbeing at the University.

Wellbeing Training

There are a variety of individual and team wellbeing related training opportunities, visit the staff development pages for more information.

Digital Wellbeing

Embracing digital technology can improve your wellbeing and productivity. Visit the toolkit for some information and advice.

Bitesize Wellbeing Video Series

A series of bitesize videos exploring wellbeing skills and topics, are now available to access, all 10-20 minutes long.

These videos have been developed using the learning, knowledge and experience gained through various accredited courses such as Scottish Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, as well as practical lived experience, and aims to provide basic foundational skills and knowledge around each topic. 

If you have suggestions of topics that could be included in this series, please email wellbeing@abdn.ac.uk .

Signs & Symptoms

Duration: 11 minutes, 23 seconds

This video briefly explores noticing the signs and symptoms that may be an indication that someone may be experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing, and how offering a supportive conversation can be the connection that person needs.

Watch the Sign and Symptoms Video

Links mentioned in the video:

Active Listening

Duration: 12 minutes, 45 seconds

This video explores some of the skills and techniques we can employ when using active listening within a supportive conversation.

Watch the Active Listening Video

Links mentioned in the video:

Boundaries & Signposting

Duration: 12 minutes, 48 seconds

This video explore the topic of boundaries and self-care when supporting others. Looking at our role as staff members and duty of care, where we sit in the wider network of support available and the importance of effective signposting.

Watch the Boundaries & Signposting Video

Links mentioned in the video:

Wellness Action Plan (WAPs) - Overview

Duration: 19 minutes, 30 seconds

This video gives an in-depth overview of Wellness Action Plans, what they are, how to use them and how they can be a positive and proactive tool to support, and talk about, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Watch the Wellness Action Plans Overview Video

Links mentioned in the video:

Wellbeing Support