ASE Blog

Wellness & Mental Health - Part 6

Written by Michelle Luscombe | Dec 8, 2021 7:45:00 AM

December 2021

Confidential Student Support

It is important to remember that functioning in Survival Mode is abnormal, but has been necessary. Covid struggles are universal, meaning we are all in the same storm. However, amidst the pandemic, you may have discovered the small benefits of a pandemic within your personal life or work. Each person has an individual way of coping. If you haven’t found a coping style yet, don't worry, that is normal.

 

Well-being in the workplace

Following the global Pandemic, many companies have been forced to move to work from home.

Let’s consider the unavoidable factors…

  • The Covid19 Pandemic has been a challenge or setback for many people
  • Feeling stuck is another common feeling to be sitting with during these times

Take a look at some ways to help you cope or better adapt to working from home, and/or at your workplace:

For some more helpful tips, take a look at the following links:

Working from Home - CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM CareerAddict

Help Students Transition - CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE FROM SADAG

 

Make an appointment to start the conversation:

Michelle Luscombe, Institutional Counselor (REG NR: IR: 10102 CCSA): https://bit.ly/asewellnesscounsellor

or

Christo Van Der Westhuizen, Psychologist/Coach (HPCSA Reg Number: PS0033847): asecounsellor.youcanbook.me

 

ASE WELLNESS has created a ‘quick, standard check-in’ survey that you can complete in your own time.
Click below to see how you are coping. Your answers will always remain confidential and anonymous.

General Student check-in: Click Here
General Staff check-in: Click Here

For those of you that are already booking your counseling sessions or may have booked in the past, see the below Survey suited for you (feel free to complete in addition to the above).

Wellness Survey: Click Here


EMERGENCY AFTER-HOURS CONTACT:

SADAG - The South African Depression And Anxiety Group:

For a Suicide or Emergency help contact us on 0800 567 567 or WhatsApp 0768822775
or
ER 24 -Emergency Medical Care South Africa: 084124

The South African Depression And Anxiety Group (SADAG): Website
South African Federation for Mental Health: Website