Upcoming Events
& Useful Resources

Support yourself
on a day-to-day basis

In this section you will find information on our upcoming events and workshops, as well as useful guides you can download to improve your study skills and enhance your health and wellbeing on a day-to-day basis.

We hope that these resources help you support yourself. If you are still struggling with any issues, please book an appointment with the Counselling and Wellbeing Centre.
Self-help guides

Download useful guides that can help you improve your study skills and enhance your health & wellbeing.

Teaching guides
Relaxation Room

In this short video, we are introducing you to simple meditation techniques to help you calm your mind and relax. Meditation can also improve your focus and concentration. 

Diaphragmatic breathing

The diaphragmatic breathing technique is a simple exercise that helps us regulate our breathing and calm our bodies. It can be easily applied wherever you are. You can also try it before going to sleep for better quality sleep.

The benefits of diaphragmatic breathing:

  Increases energy.

  • Reduces stress levels.
  • Calms the nervous, cardiac, and digestive systems.
  • It creates a conscious connection between body and spirit.
  • It promotes physical and mental well-being.  

Here's how to do it:

  • Lie on your back on a flat surface (or in bed) with your knees bent. You can use a pillow under your head and your knees for support, if that's more comfortable.
  • Place one hand on your upper chest and the other on your belly, just below your rib cage.
  • Breathe in slowly through your nose, letting the air in deeply, towards your lower belly. The hand on your chest should remain still, while the one on your belly should rise.
  • Tighten your abdominal muscles and let them fall inward as you exhale through pursed lips. The hand on your belly should move down to its original position. 

You can also practice this sitting in a chair, with your knees bent and your shoulders, head, and neck relaxed. Practice for 5 to 10 minutes, several times a day if possible.

people body exercise

 

Upcoming Events

Our events and workshops for Fall 2023 are as follows:

  • Academic Skills: Reach your full potential
    Nicosia Campus
    14/11/23, 14:15-15:15 @Room 24, Main Building
    Limassol Campus
    16/11/23, 14:15-15:15 @Room 215
    We all want to succeed and have several ideas on how to be successful and satisfied with ourselves. However, to get there, we need to equip ourselves with certain skills and tools.
    The University’s Counselling Center is organizing a workshop to develop/enhance your academic skills: time management, critical thinking, presentation skills, teamwork, problem-solving, reading comprehension and more.
    Presenter: Maria Constantinou School Psychology
    Find out more here

Previous Events

Check out our previous events to see what type of workshops and activities are available to students.

2022-2023

  • Let’s create a growth mindset
    Tuesday, November 8, 16.00-17.00, Nicosia Campus
    Presenter: Argyro Elia, Organizational Psychologist
    For info here
  • Let’s Love and Appreciate Ourselves!
    Tuesday, November 8, 16.00-17.20, Limassol Campus (R133)
    Presenter: Katerina Michael, Psychotherapist
    For info here
  • Let’s learn to study effectively and be prepared for exams
    Tuesday, November 22, 16.00-17.00, Nicosia Campus
    Presenters: Maria Constantinou, Educational Psychologist
    For info here
  • Campaign #UniMentalHealthDay
    9 March 2023
    On the occasion of University Mental Health Day, the Counselling and Wellbeing Centre, in collaboration with the University's Sports Office, organises the "Be kind with your mind" event on Thursday, 9th of March.
    The event includes:
    - Yoga at the Nicosia & Limassol Campus' yard. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about mental health and the University's mental health services, as well as other activities and treats.
    - Guided Body Scan Relaxation Technique
    For info here
  • Stand out
    March 24 2023
    Effective Presentation Skills and Public Speaking
    What makes a good presentation? How to get ready for it? What skills are required for
    effective public speaking? Join our presentation to find out tools that will help you master
    those skills.
    For info here
  • Online Self-empowerment workshop
    Dear self, I choose to love you
    April 3 2023
    Have you ever told yourself that you weren’t good enough? Have you ever compared yourself to others and wished you were prettier, smarter, or fitter like they were? You are not alone. The most important relationship that you will ever have in your life is the relationship with yourself...
    For info here

2021 - 2022

  • Be a Soul Feeder
  • Let’s manage stress and be prepared for exams
    Working towards exams can create feelings of worry and being under pressure. This seminar will help students cope with exam stress and anxiety and attend their exams with confidence.
  • Let’s build our resilience
    Resilience is how we respond to negative events in our life. While highly resilient people respond in a healthy and sustainable way, unfortunately low resilient people are at a higher risk of responding to negative events in their life by becoming depressed or anxious. In our workshop we’ll focus on skills to improve your personal and academic resilience by exploring how you currently respond to stress, consider other options, and help you choose strategies that can make it easier to bounce back from whatever life throws at you.
  • Let’s Fight Stress
    The seminar is aimed at students who want to gain a clearer picture of the nature of stress and discover new alternative ways of managing it for a creative and enjoyable life with less stress.
    Attending the workshop will help students:
    - better manage stress and cope more effectively in stressful situations (personal and academic),
    - develop stress management techniques during the exam period,
    - boost self-confidence and self-esteem,
    - reinforce and strengthen positive thinking.
  • Let’s be mindful (Educator: Sandy Antoniou, Social Worker, Wellbeing Specialist)
    Participating in the workshop can:
    - Help manage stress in everyday life and during exams.
    - Facilitate memory, retention of information, learning.
    - Enhance self-esteem and self-image.
    - Improve sleep quality.
    - Help make more informed decisions.
    - Reinforce physical and mental health.

2020 - 2021

The Counselling and Wellbeing Centre collaborates with a number of Cyprus-wide and community-based organisations and authorities. Referrals are made when specialised support or more in-depth mental health support is needed. A list with Community Support Services is also available here.

Some are also listed below:
  • Youth Board of Cyprus
    The Youth Board of Cyprus provides a wide range of counselling services to young people, ranging from empowerment programs to career counselling.
  • Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family
    The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) is a non-governmental non-profit organization and the national association for providing support and protection to victims of domestic abuse.
    *24/7 Emergency Helpline: 1440
    *If you are in danger call 112 
  • Cyprus Family Planning Association
    Cyprus Family Planning Association (CFPA) is the leading Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Organization in Cyprus. The CFPA is a fully accredited member of the European Network of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF-EN), with active participation in several European networks and agencies, whereas at a local level CFPA works closely with civil and non-governmental networks and committees involved in the promotion of sexual rights, women’s rights, LGBT rights, youth participation, volunteerism and development. CFPA's vision is a world where sexuality is expressed and enjoyed in freedom, equality, respect and love.
    Counselling services are provided either onsite after appointment or via the free Helpline 1455, which offers information on sexuality and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and is staffed by trained volunteers. Moreover, the CFPA carries out research programs to record and document the needs in Cyprus, and runs projects in order to safeguard and advocate for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights.
  • Other Helplines
    If you or someone close to you are experiencing addiction or dependency, there are Helplines that can provide you with information, guidance and/or counselling on addictive substance matters. These helplines can also refer an individual or their family to facilities and programs where they can seek specialized assistance.
    Visit here to view all available helplines.
Check the below list to find useful apps vetted by our team that can support you on a day-to-day basis.
  • Student planner apps
    Timetable (Android)
    Timetable is the most beautiful and intuitive app on Google Play for managing your university life. Save your timetable and all tasks from homework to exams. You only need to enter them once, because Timetable syncs across all your Android devices. Often forget to turn down your phones volume? No problem the app automatically mutes your phone during lessons.
    Class Timetable (iOS)
    Class Timetable is the perfect companion for University. Keep track of classes and add events to your week's schedule with ease.
    Alarmy: Sleep if you can
    Successful Mornings start from waking up completely and reducing wasted time lying on the bed, which can be achieved by Alarmy's powerful features below
  • Mental Health Apps
    Fika: Mental Fitness
    Download for iOS or Android.
    Mental fitness training can help you overcome your daily challenges with confidence and make the most of life, in just 5 minutes.
    Calm
    Download for iOS or Android.
    Calm is a leading app for meditation and sleep. Millions are experiencing lower stress, less anxiety, and even more restful sleep as a result of guided meditations, Sleep Stories, breathing programs, masterclasses, and relaxing music. Recommended by top psychologists, therapists, and also mental health experts.
    SAM
    Download for iOS and Android.
    The app has been developed by a university team of psychologists, computer scientists and student users. Established methods of self-help have been combined with high standards of usability to provide an engaging, flexible, and practical resource.