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Author Boynton, Petra, author. University College London, UK

Title Being Well in Academia : Ways to Feel Stronger, Safer and More Connected / Petra Boynton
Edition 1st
Published Routledge, 2020

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Description 1 online resource (262 pages : 1 illustrations)
Series Insider Guides to Success in Academia Ser
Insider guides to success in academia.
Contents Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Getting started, being well -- A note about content -- Getting the best from Being Well in Academia -- Disclaimer -- What's the problem, academia? -- Avoiding the negativity trap -- The strengths and limitations of self-help -- Why did I write this book? -- Make a #safetyplan -- References -- 2. Creating your support network -- Six ways to centre yourself -- Friends -- Family -- Relationships -- Pets -- Colleagues/peers -- Social media
Other places that can help you within academia -- Professional societies and organisations -- Academic social networking sites (ASNS) -- Charities -- Underepresented minorites #URM -- Legal advice -- Support groups -- Your doctor -- Therapy -- Life coach -- Other support people have found useful -- References -- 3. Giving and receiving care -- How do I know I need help? -- Ways to raise issues -- Preparing to seek help -- Help! I can't accept help -- Making use of 'Unrecovery' -- Keep trying! -- How to help a friend -- Be an active bystander -- Learn your ABCs -- Start somewhere with something
Set your own schedule -- Creating and maintaining boundaries -- Nourish yourself -- Be inspired -- Make time to relax -- Reconnect with nature -- Treat time -- Praise yourself -- Reflect and remember -- References -- 8. Letting go, moving forward -- Leaving academia -- Make a skills inventory -- Index
Notes 1. Getting Started, Being Well. 2. Creating your Support Network. 3. Giving and Receiving Care. 4. What Help do you Need? 5. Threats to your Wellbeing. 6. Warning Signs and Symptoms. 7. Looking after Yourself. 8. Letting Go, Moving Forward
Bibliography References -- 4. What help do you need? -- Reasonable adjustments and accommodations -- Understanding how things work -- Finance -- Health, safety, rights and wellbeing -- Time out/off -- Training and support -- Academic alarm bells -- Your responsibilities -- How to help yourself -- 5. Threats to your wellbeing -- References -- 6. Warning signs and symptoms -- Ways you may deal with distress -- Those feelings in context -- What else can you try? -- Venting and righteous anger -- References -- 7. Looking after yourself -- Meet the CLANGERS -- Just do it! -- Everyday rituals
Notes Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL
Subject Education, Higher.
Well-being.
Educational psychology.
Psychology, Educational
higher education.
comfort (sensation)
Education, Higher
Educational psychology
Well-being
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780429588860
0429588860