UFS Student Counselling & Development

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.

17/04/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵?

Toxic stress can affect both your body and your mind. Some signs to look out for include:

• 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹: Headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, frequent illness
• 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹: Anxiety, mood swings, feeling overwhelmed or hopeless
• 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Difficulty concentrating, constant worry, racing thoughts
• 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹: Withdrawal, irritability, unhealthy coping habits
• 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Insomnia, nightmares, or excessive sleeping

Recognising these signs early is an important step toward taking care of your wellbeing.

If this feels familiar, consider reaching out for support.

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

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

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13/04/2026

Your thoughts influence how you feel and behave — and REBT teaches you how to work with them.

If you experience anxiety, low mood, guilt, anger, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or constant worrying, this programme may be helpful for you.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄:
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟭:𝟰𝟱
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱

✔ Self-help workbook available on Blackboard
✔ Flexible and self-paced
✔ Designed to support healthier thinking patterns

Scan the QR code on the poster to join the session.

Take a step towards better understanding your thoughts and improving your wellbeing.

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09/04/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗱?💡

Stress can show up in different ways:
• 𝗘𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 – a positive form of stress that can motivate you, help you meet deadlines, and improve performance
• 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 – negative stress that can feel overwhelming and impact your mental and physical wellbeing

The goal is not to eliminate stress completely, but to recognise when it shifts from helpful to harmful. 🧘

If your stress starts to feel unmanageable, support is available. Student Counselling and Development offers free, confidential support to UFS students.

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 401 2853

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 505 1989

𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
058 718 5125

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

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08/04/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀?

There is a series of interactive workshops designed to help you confidently set boundaries and say “no” when needed.

These sessions include guidance from a psychologist and provide practical tools you can apply in your daily life.

📍 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆

Workshop dates vary per college — please check when your relevant session will take place.

Take a step towards healthier relationships and improved wellbeing. 🌞

02/04/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 ⚡

Sometimes stress is unavoidable. Sometimes it becomes overwhelming. That is why taking time for yourself is necessary.

Stress is a normal part of student life, but understanding it and knowing when to seek support can make a meaningful difference to your wellbeing. 💡

Throughout April, UFS Student Counselling and Development will be sharing practical information and tools to help you better understand and manage stress.

If you feel overwhelmed, you do not have to manage it alone.

Book your free, confidential consultation with SCD today.
📞 0800 00 63 63 (24/7 Careline)

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30/03/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, energy, activity, and thinking.

It is characterised by shifts between:
• 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 — periods of elevated mood, high energy, or increased activity
• 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 — periods of low mood, reduced energy, and loss of interest in daily activities

These changes can feel intense and difficult to manage, but support is available.

Understanding bipolar disorder is an important step toward reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.

Student Counselling and Development (SCD) offers 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 to all registered UFS students.

If you would like to speak to a mental health professional, you can book an appointment at your campus.

For immediate support, contact the 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗹-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
📞 0800 00 63 63

Support is available. You do not have to navigate this alone.

26/03/2026

🎤 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄… | 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝟮

Join Student Leadership Development for the next session in the 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 series.

This talk explores an important and relevant topic in today’s world: 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗲?

📅 Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
🕓 Time: 16:00 – 18:00
📍 Venue: Equitas Auditorium, UFS Bloemfontein Campus
💻 Qwaqwa & South Campuses: Join virtually

🎓 Presented by:
Prof. Katinka de Wet & Prof. Tiana van der Merwe

This session will unpack how AI is shaping student life, and what it means for your academic journey.

All students are welcome.

📌 RSVP by 13 April 2026
Scan the QR code or use the link on the poster to register.

You cannot afford to “not know”.

20/03/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗽?💡

Before you switch off for the weekend, take a moment to check in with your mental wellbeing.

Taking care of your mental health doesn’t look the same for everyone — and it doesn’t always mean booking therapy right away.

The Student Counselling & Development (SCD) Road Map helps you see your options clearly. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, structured growth, career guidance, or confidential counselling, there is a pathway for you.

You can:
• Access online mental health resources
• Join a once-off workshop
• Participate in a developmental programme
• Book career counselling
• Schedule individual counselling
• Use the 24/7 toll-free Mental Health Careline: 0800 00 63 63

All SCD services are:
✔ Free for registered UFS students
✔ Confidential
✔ Available face-to-face, telephonically, or online

You can book by phoning, emailing, or visiting your campus office:
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 401 2853 | scd@ufs.ac.za

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 505 1989 | scdsouth@ufs.ac.za

𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
058 718 5125 | scdqq@ufs.ac.za

Take the weekend to rest, reset, and reach out if you need to.

𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦.