UFS Student Counselling & Development

05/06/2026

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.

27/05/2026

📚 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

If stress, anxiety, burnout, or pressure are starting to affect your wellbeing, Student Counselling and Development (SCD) is here to support you.

This video shows you exactly how to find SCD on the Bloemfontein Campus, with directions from the Bridge to our offices.

Whether you need someone to talk to, support managing stress, or guidance during this busy academic period, help is available.

📞 051 401 2853
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 24/7 Toll-free Careline: 0800 00 63 63

Take care of yourself this exam season — your wellbeing matters too.

25/05/2026

𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙯𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 aims to increase understanding of schizophrenia and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.

Schizophrenia is a complex 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It may involve symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, and cognitive difficulties, which can impact daily life, relationships, and work or academic functioning.

Awareness starts with understanding. 💡

Here are a few ways you can participate:
• Attend educational events or webinars on mental health
• Share accurate information about schizophrenia
• Engage in conversations that reduce stigma
• Support mental health initiatives in your community

Student Counselling and Development encourages students to continue creating spaces of empathy, support, and informed dialogue around mental health.

☎️ 24/7 Toll-free Careline: 0800 00 63 63

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18/05/2026

𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁!🏃‍♂️

Join the Student Debt Alleviation Race and be part of an initiative aimed at supporting students through the CSRC Student Debt Alleviation campaign.

📅 Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
⏰ Time: 07:30
📍 Meeting Point: Pellies Park Stadium, UFS

🎟 𝗥𝟲𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁
🏃 𝟱𝗸𝗺 𝗥𝘂𝗻

Scan the QR code on the poster to purchase your ticket.

Let’s show up, run together, and make a difference.

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04/05/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲.

Join the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 and be part of meaningful conversations around health, wellbeing, and building safer, stronger communities.

📍 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
7 May 2026 | 16:00 – 19:00
Toka Gazelle

📍 𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
8 May 2026 | 15:00 – 18:00
CMF Gazelle

📍 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
21 May 2026 | 15:00 – 19:00
Equitas Auditorium

This is an opportunity to engage, learn, and connect in a space focused on your wellbeing.

Limited space available — scan the QR code on the poster to secure your spot. Refreshments will be served.

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29/04/2026

A reminder for moments of stress and anxiety:

“𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬.”

Positive self-talk can help shift how you respond to stress and anxiety. Be patient with yourself. Progress takes time.

If you need support, Student Counselling and Development offers free, confidential services to all UFS students.𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. ✨

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘦:
• Take short breaks and rest when needed
• Stay physically active
• Maintain a balanced routine
• Connect with friends or support systems
• Practice mindful breathing or relaxation techniques
• Break tasks into manageable steps

There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Find what works for you.

If you need additional support, Student Counselling and Development is here to help.

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

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

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24/04/2026

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. ✨

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘦:
• Take short breaks and rest when needed
• Stay physically active
• Maintain a balanced routine
• Connect with friends or support systems
• Practice mindful breathing or relaxation techniques
• Break tasks into manageable steps

There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Find what works for you.

If you need additional support, Student Counselling and Development is here to help.

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

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

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23/04/2026

23/04/2026

𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.📣

There is a series of interactive workshops aimed at addressing gender-based violence (GBV) across all three UFS campuses, including South and Qwaqwa.

On the Bloemfontein Campus, sessions are hosted per college — make sure to attend the one relevant to you.

Let’s work together to build a safer, more respectful campus environment.

21/04/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀?

This video shows you exactly how to get there — with directions from the 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗖𝗗 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀.

Student Counselling and Development offers free, confidential support to help you navigate your academic, personal, and mental wellbeing.

Whether you need someone to talk to, guidance with challenges, or support in reaching your goals — help is available.

☎️ 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗹-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

Take the first step. We’re here for you.