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17/04/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵?

Toxic stress can affect both your body and your mind. Some signs to look out for include:

• 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹: Headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, frequent illness
• 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹: Anxiety, mood swings, feeling overwhelmed or hopeless
• 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Difficulty concentrating, constant worry, racing thoughts
• 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹: Withdrawal, irritability, unhealthy coping habits
• 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Insomnia, nightmares, or excessive sleeping

Recognising these signs early is an important step toward taking care of your wellbeing.

If this feels familiar, consider reaching out for support.

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 | 051 401 2853
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 | 051 505 1989
𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀| 058 718 5125

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

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13/04/2026

Your thoughts influence how you feel and behave — and REBT teaches you how to work with them.

If you experience anxiety, low mood, guilt, anger, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or constant worrying, this programme may be helpful for you.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄:
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟭:𝟰𝟱
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱

✔ Self-help workbook available on Blackboard
✔ Flexible and self-paced
✔ Designed to support healthier thinking patterns

Scan the QR code on the poster to join the session.

Take a step towards better understanding your thoughts and improving your wellbeing.

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09/04/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗱?💡

Stress can show up in different ways:
• 𝗘𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 – a positive form of stress that can motivate you, help you meet deadlines, and improve performance
• 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 – negative stress that can feel overwhelming and impact your mental and physical wellbeing

The goal is not to eliminate stress completely, but to recognise when it shifts from helpful to harmful. 🧘

If your stress starts to feel unmanageable, support is available. Student Counselling and Development offers free, confidential support to UFS students.

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 401 2853

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 505 1989

𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
058 718 5125

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

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08/04/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀?

There is a series of interactive workshops designed to help you confidently set boundaries and say “no” when needed.

These sessions include guidance from a psychologist and provide practical tools you can apply in your daily life.

📍 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆

Workshop dates vary per college — please check when your relevant session will take place.

Take a step towards healthier relationships and improved wellbeing. 🌞

02/04/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 ⚡

Sometimes stress is unavoidable. Sometimes it becomes overwhelming. That is why taking time for yourself is necessary.

Stress is a normal part of student life, but understanding it and knowing when to seek support can make a meaningful difference to your wellbeing. 💡

Throughout April, UFS Student Counselling and Development will be sharing practical information and tools to help you better understand and manage stress.

If you feel overwhelmed, you do not have to manage it alone.

Book your free, confidential consultation with SCD today.
📞 0800 00 63 63 (24/7 Careline)

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30/03/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, energy, activity, and thinking.

It is characterised by shifts between:
• 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 — periods of elevated mood, high energy, or increased activity
• 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 — periods of low mood, reduced energy, and loss of interest in daily activities

These changes can feel intense and difficult to manage, but support is available.

Understanding bipolar disorder is an important step toward reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.

Student Counselling and Development (SCD) offers 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 to all registered UFS students.

If you would like to speak to a mental health professional, you can book an appointment at your campus.

For immediate support, contact the 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗹-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
📞 0800 00 63 63

Support is available. You do not have to navigate this alone.

26/03/2026

🎤 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄… | 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝟮

Join Student Leadership Development for the next session in the 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 series.

This talk explores an important and relevant topic in today’s world: 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗲?

📅 Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
🕓 Time: 16:00 – 18:00
📍 Venue: Equitas Auditorium, UFS Bloemfontein Campus
💻 Qwaqwa & South Campuses: Join virtually

🎓 Presented by:
Prof. Katinka de Wet & Prof. Tiana van der Merwe

This session will unpack how AI is shaping student life, and what it means for your academic journey.

All students are welcome.

📌 RSVP by 13 April 2026
Scan the QR code or use the link on the poster to register.

You cannot afford to “not know”.

20/03/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗽?💡

Before you switch off for the weekend, take a moment to check in with your mental wellbeing.

Taking care of your mental health doesn’t look the same for everyone — and it doesn’t always mean booking therapy right away.

The Student Counselling & Development (SCD) Road Map helps you see your options clearly. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, structured growth, career guidance, or confidential counselling, there is a pathway for you.

You can:
• Access online mental health resources
• Join a once-off workshop
• Participate in a developmental programme
• Book career counselling
• Schedule individual counselling
• Use the 24/7 toll-free Mental Health Careline: 0800 00 63 63

All SCD services are:
✔ Free for registered UFS students
✔ Confidential
✔ Available face-to-face, telephonically, or online

You can book by phoning, emailing, or visiting your campus office:
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 401 2853 | scd@ufs.ac.za

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 505 1989 | scdsouth@ufs.ac.za

𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
058 718 5125 | scdqq@ufs.ac.za

Take the weekend to rest, reset, and reach out if you need to.

𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦.

13/03/2026

🌱 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 – 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Student Counselling and Development invites UFS students to take part in the GROW Programme, a six-week programme designed to help you develop key skills for personal wellbeing and growth.

The programme focuses on:
• Self-awareness
• Self-regulation
• Cognitive flexibility
• Building meaningful social connections
• Cultivating optimism, hope, and meaning

Through guided sessions, participants learn practical ways to strengthen resilience and develop supportive networks.

📅 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝘆
📅 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟯 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 11:00
📍 Days: Monday and Tuesday
📍 Venue: Student Counselling and Development, Kovsie Health Building (1st Floor)

Spaces are limited. 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸.

09/03/2026

🎤 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 — 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄

Join 𝗠𝗶𝗲𝗸𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗸 for a powerful and inspiring conversation on𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 – 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴.

This session explores how students can pursue leadership opportunities while maintaining academic excellence.

✨ Learn how to balance your academic responsibilities while stepping confidently into leadership roles.
📚 Discover practical ways to manage your studies while growing your influence.
📣 Gain the confidence to speak up, take initiative, and shape your future.

This is your reminder that you can succeed in the classroom and lead with impact.

Don’t miss it.

06/03/2026

Interested in learning more about the 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 (𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗧) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲?💡

Join Student Counselling and Development for a virtual information session where you can explore how the online REBT self-help programme works and how it can support your wellbeing.

📅 Date: 16 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 12:45
📍 Where: Blackboard

This session will introduce you to the programme and show you how to access the online workbook designed to help you build healthier thinking patterns.

𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

For more information, contact Student Counselling and Development.

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05/03/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸?

Overthinking can sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, or low mood. The 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 (𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗧) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 can help you develop healthier thinking patterns that support positive emotions and behaviours.

This 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, facilitated by psychologists from Student Counselling and Development, allows you to work through practical tools and strategies at your own pace.

📍 The programme is available on 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
📅 Runs from 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
✔ You can sign up at any time

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻:
• Log into Blackboard
• Select Organisations
• Choose Student Counselling and Development
• Select the REBT Programme
• Register using the group sign-up sheet
• Access the course content

Taking care of your mental wellbeing starts with small steps.

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Kovsie Lane, University Of The Free State Campus, Nelson Mandela Avenue
Bloemfontein
9301

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27514012853

Website

https://www.ufs.ac.za/supportservices/departments/student-counselling-development-home

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