Resourcefulness at University

Resourcefulness at University

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This illustrated pocket book offers advice and practical tips for students to help build their resourcefulness at university. It acknowledges the huge, emotional shift that occurs when a student goes to university, as well as offering advice and strategies to deal with situations that may be academically and/or personally challenging.

The book outlines some of the reasons why it is particularly difficult for 18-24-year-olds to deal with the upheaval of starting university, but goes on to offer evidence-based approaches to help manage the transition. With insightful material from students who describe the unique pressures they experienced at university - and how they dealt with them - this is a very practical book in which readers will learn ways to develop life strategies and grow as a result of their experiences.

This easy-to-read guide will ensure that readers have all the tools they need to build on their resourcefulness, equipping them for life at university and beyond.

Dr Dominique Thompson is a GP, young people's mental health expert, TEDx speaker, author, and educator. She has over 20 years of clinical experience caring for students; most recently as Director of Service at the University of Bristol Students' Health Service. Dominique is also Clinical Advisor for the Royal College of GPs, and for Student Minds; the UK's student mental health charity.

Author: Dominique Thompson
Format: Paperback, 100 pages, 107mm x 178mm
Published: 2019, Welbeck Publishing Group, United Kingdom
Genre: Coping with Problems & Illness

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This illustrated pocket book offers advice and practical tips for students to help build their resourcefulness at university. It acknowledges the huge, emotional shift that occurs when a student goes to university, as well as offering advice and strategies to deal with situations that may be academically and/or personally challenging.

The book outlines some of the reasons why it is particularly difficult for 18-24-year-olds to deal with the upheaval of starting university, but goes on to offer evidence-based approaches to help manage the transition. With insightful material from students who describe the unique pressures they experienced at university - and how they dealt with them - this is a very practical book in which readers will learn ways to develop life strategies and grow as a result of their experiences.

This easy-to-read guide will ensure that readers have all the tools they need to build on their resourcefulness, equipping them for life at university and beyond.

Dr Dominique Thompson is a GP, young people's mental health expert, TEDx speaker, author, and educator. She has over 20 years of clinical experience caring for students; most recently as Director of Service at the University of Bristol Students' Health Service. Dominique is also Clinical Advisor for the Royal College of GPs, and for Student Minds; the UK's student mental health charity.