Take A Breath With Ecotherapy

In this episode Barry Ó Siochrú, former SU Vice President for
Gaeilge, is joined by Fiona Roche, Student Counsellor in the
University of Galway. Fiona explains that ecotherapy is about
deriving therapeutic experiences out of anything that is naturally
occurring, such as, swimming in the sea or noticing your own
breath. When coming up to exams, using the outdoors as a study
space is a great way to help you focus, especially if you are
feeling overwhelmed in a library setting. If you are finding it
difficult to focus, stop for a second and ask “what do I need now?”
Being aware and understanding what you need at a particular moment
is so important. Fiona discusses the concept of a “Sit Spot”, which
has been around for years, but at busy times in our lives it can be
helpful to take a few moments out and just sit outdoors and notice
the trees, listen to the birds singing and take in all the sounds,
sights and smells around you. Further information on the University
of Galway student supports, are available here
(https://www.universityofgalway.ie/counsellors/) For all details
about the Galway Exams 101 programme go to our website at
www.universityofgalway.ie/galway-exams-101/ For more information on
Student Advisors at the University of Galway click here
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-advisors/ For all details
about sitting exams at the University of Galway click here
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/exams/ Mental Health &
Counselling. Reach out to the University of Galway Counselling
Service by email: counselling@universityofgalway.ie In crisis of
any kind? Text ‘Galway’ to 50808 for immediate support. For free,
moderated mental health peer support visit Togetherall
https://togetherall.com/en-gb/ Cara, the virtual assistant for
current University of Galway students is available 24/7/365 to
support students with questions about day-to-day university life.
Cara is a virtual extension of the Student Enquiry Centre focused
on supporting students. Contact Cara on
www.universityofgalway.ie/cara or send a confidential WhatsApp
message to 086-8006644