Groups to support ability to study and career planning

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On this page you can find information about groups organized by career counsellors and study psychologists, and courses with study credits to support your studies. Remember to also check out the well-being events organised by the University!

Taking part in groups

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The groups offer peer support and counselling to support your studies. Groups are offered mainly in Finnish. For more information, please see the Finnish version of this page.

The groups follow principles for a safer space. Please note that the registration for groups is binding.

Spring 2024 groups

This spring, the groups will be held in Finnish only. If you are able to and want to join a group in Finnish, please change the language version of this page to Finnish to see all groups.

University courses to support your studies

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The University organises courses to support well-being and study skills. Courses are mainly held in Finnish and occasionally in English. If you are interested in courses in Finnish, see the Finnish version of this page

Well-being and learning from groups

This 2 cr. course is suitable for optional studies in the bachelor's or master's phase of any degree program. The course emphasizes supporting well-being and thereby promotes studying. During the course, the importance of social groups in well-being is recognized and social tools are developed to support well-being. In the course, the regulation of social skills and groups is practiced, through which the aim is to reduce loneliness and promote coping, well-being and support studying. Read more about the course and future dates.

Towards better studying and well-being course

The three-credit Towards better studying and well-being course is open to all University students. The course provides a range of tools to help you feel well and study better, as well as important skills for the world of work. The course includes online independent exercises and group discussion.

The main focus of the course is on practising and increasing psychological resilience. It is strongly linked to general well-being and academic progress. Psychological resilience is the ability to act on things and goals that are important to you, despite unpleasant feelings and thoughts. Read more about the course and future dates.

Other services to support studies

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Learn more about career counselors' and study psychologists' services on their own pages:

Also on Guidance Corner's page you can find information about activities related to studying and wellbeing.

Don't know where to seek advice? Guidance Compass helps you find the right services and support.

Groups and virtual courses at FSHS

During the academic year, FSHS arranges preventive and treatment groups both remotely and at our service units. In groups you can get support for your mental health and life management.

For joining a group discuss with a FSHS professional at reception, in Self or by phone. For more information and schedules, visit the FSHS website.