Being for Beginners
Many students experience what they describe as a 'low'; a period in which they may not want or need counselling services, but recognise a need to explore ways to manage their thoughts and feelings more effectively. They want to feel that they are coping with pressures, as well as learning and growing. But in the befuddling range of wellbeing offerings, what is 'safe' and where to begin?
Being for beginners is a series of 24, 15-minute videos to help you move forward, in your personal growth and wellbeing. The series uniquely weaves quality content, from various traditions and disciplines with space to try out practices, and reflect on questions and ideas
Learning Outcomes:
The videos will help you to:
- Think about how to achieve a deeper awareness of oneself, with curiosity and without judgement.
- Explore why sometimes we get stuck in repetitive thoughts and emotions and how we can relate to ourselves with greater insight and kindness.
- Provides a framework to change habits and routines, not only in what we do, but also how we think and feel. This allows us to change, to heal and to grow.
- Think also about the outer world and specifically, how we relate to others, nature and time.
- Use various practices to enable deeper personal reflection.
About the trainer:
The videos were created by Roddy Bray who is an anthropologist by training. He regularly runs courses at the University of Oxford, and works as an expedition lecturer for respected travel companies Silversea and Scenic.
You will receive a free subscription to access the 24 videos and accompanying notes when required. The subscription period ends on the 30th September 2025.