Staff Wellbeing

Writing through the seasons: Autumn. Putting yourself on the page: a safe space for personal writing in response to creative prompts. Facilitated by Anne-Marie Smith (LJMU School of Education).

You do not need to be a writer or a poet to attend our workshops, just a willingness to take part and go with wherever your writing takes you!

These workshops enable you to focus on the process of writing rather than any product or output: giving yourself permission to just write without rules about whatever emerges from your pen or pencil has the potential to lead to insights, revelations, and greater self-awareness.

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

Join us online for a cuppa and a chat. Menopause Café aims to provide an opportunity for talk about menopause in a new way, to break down taboos, and increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family, friends and their colleagues. You are welcome to join us regardless of what stage of the journey you are at, be that perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. Please contact E.Cousins@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.

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

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

*TPS Members only* Online Webinar - Link to follow.

This online session hosted by Amber River True Bearing, will take staff through all the key aspects to consider when planning for retirement. The session will also feature colleagues from Merseyside Pension Fund and Teachers Pension Fund to provide an overview of occupational pensions and assist with any queries.

Amber River True Bearing Financial Advice: 

• Managing Change 
• Work Life Vs Retired Life
• True Bearing financial advice approach
• Risk Vs. Reward
• Accessibility
• Inflation 
• Income & Growth 
• Taxation
• Investment advice
• IFA & Wealth Management 

 Legacy Planning considerations: 

• Wills & Trusts
• Protection of assets 

Occupational Pensions:  

• What is your pensions benefit
• Calculation of work pension 
• AVCs

*LGPS Members only* Online Webinar - Link to follow.

This online session hosted by Amber River True Bearing, will take staff through all the key aspects to consider when planning for retirement. The session will also feature colleagues from Merseyside Pension Fund and Teachers Pension Fund to provide an overview of occupational pensions and assist with any queries.

Amber River True Bearing Financial Advice: 

• Managing Change 
• Work Life Vs Retired Life
• True Bearing financial advice approach
• Risk Vs. Reward
• Accessibility
• Inflation 
• Income & Growth 
• Taxation
• Investment advice
• IFA & Wealth Management 

 Legacy Planning considerations: 

• Wills & Trusts
• Protection of assets 

Occupational Pensions:  

• What is your pensions benefit
• Calculation of work pension 
• AVCs

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