Staff Wellbeing

Facilitated in partnership with Cancer Support UK. This workshop is designed to increase knowledge of cancer, cancer types, treatments and side effects. It will give a deeper understanding of the emotional impact of cancer as well as the physical effects. Places are limited to the first 14 members of staff; those on the waiting list will be offered future dates. 

There are a number of sessions available, including a shorter 1-hour awareness-raising session. Please see the Staff Events page for details.   

Self-acceptance. Join Claire Kendrick (LJMU counsellor) as she introduces The Bridge by Donna Lancaster, a powerful book designed to help you develop greater self-acceptance, confidence, and authenticity.

In this workshop, Claire will introduce key ideas from the book and demonstrate how its practical tools can support personal growth and wellbeing.

This workshop may be for you if:

• Struggle with low confidence or self-criticism.
• Want to improve your self-worth.
• Are interested in personal growth and self-discovery.
• Would like practical ways to become more accepting of yourself.

Come along and discover how this inspiring book can help you build confidence, embrace who you are, and create positive change in your life. All are welcome.

This group has been developed to complement our ‘Bibliotherapy’ initiative. For more info visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/bibliotherapy

This is a women only football event, in a friendly and supportive environment. Open to staff who have either played football before or have never kicked a ball but want to give it a go! No football experience needed as we will do some light skills training and then go into a game. Please share with any colleagues that you think may be interested. Any questions please email Holly Keenan-Fallace h.r.keenanfallace@ljmu.ac.uk

We’ve all had that moment where a book feels like it was written just for us. Bibliotherapy is the practice of using those stories to navigate our own lives.

In this introductory workshop facilitated by Debbie Burns (LJMU counsellor), we’ll dive into texts that mirror our unspoken experiences—offering both inspiration for the future and comfort for the present.

No prior reading is required; we will explore short, impactful pieces together in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Come and find the words that speak to you.

This workshop may be for you if:

• You would like to take some time out from the pressures of everyday life.
• You are interested in exploring thoughts and feelings through stories and literature.
• You sometimes find that a book, poem or character reflects something you are experiencing.
• You would like to discover new ways of thinking about yourself, your experiences or the future.
• You are looking for a gentle opportunity to connect with others through shared reading and discussion.
• You are simply curious about bibliotherapy and would like to find out more.

This group has been developed to complement our ‘Bibliotherapy’ initiative. For more info visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/bibliotherapy

This is a women only football event, in a friendly and supportive environment. Open to staff who have either played football before or have never kicked a ball but want to give it a go! No football experience needed as we will do some light skills training and then go into a game. Please share with any colleagues that you think may be interested. Any questions please email Holly Keenan-Fallace h.r.keenanfallace@ljmu.ac.uk