Build better habits and step into your study potential with our THRIVE sessions
Starting uni in T2 or looking to sharpen your study skills? Now’s the perfect time to reflect on how you can boost your focus and get the most out of your studies in Trimester 2 and beyond.
The THRIVE: Wellbeing and Study Success Sessions are a series of interactive online workshops designed to help you build the essential skills to succeed at Deakin. Developed in response to student needs and grounded in psychological theory, these sessions are open to all Deakin students and delivered in partnership with the Faculty of Health.
Facilitated by Atticus Gray, the sessions are designed to be practical, engaging, and confidence-building – so you can apply what you learn straight away. Please note as the sessions are designed to be interactive, recordings of the workshops are not available at a later time.
Atticus is currently completing his PhD in Psychology at Deakin and delivers seminars across a variety of Psychology undergraduate units. He’s passionate about effective teaching, a big fan of games, and enjoys facilitating social learning through role-playing. A lifelong learner, he’s embraced the power of online education – just like these sessions aim to do for you.
Don’t miss out – register now to attend the sessions and maximise your potential
THRIVE: Improve your wellbeing 🧘
Pick up simple and practical tips on how you can improve your wellbeing while studying at Deakin. We’ll familiarise you with the PERMA model and how you can cultivate an environment that promotes your wellness.
Week 2: Wednesday 16 July
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) online | Register now
THRIVE: Achieving your study goals 🎯
Increase your chances of success by developing your own personalised goals and reflecting on what you want to achieve at Deakin. In this session you’ll learn how to apply the most useful predictors of success to help you reach your study goals, develop self-efficacy and take control of your learning journey.
Week 3: Wednesday 23 July
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now
THRIVE: Take control of your time management ⌚
Do you have a good routine for managing your work/study/life responsibilities? In this session, we’ll discuss how you can develop efficient time management skills including identifying your priorities and allocating resources to manage your time more effectively.
Week 4: Wednesday 30 July
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now
THRIVE: Keep your motivation firing 🔥
What drives you to achieve your study goals? Learn more about the psychological principles of self-determination theory and how to stay motivated throughout your student journey.
Week 5: Wednesday 6 August
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now
THRIVE: Overcoming procrastination ✅
Understand the emotions behind why we procrastinate on tasks and how you can overcome this counterproductive habit. This session will also cover reflective practice and identifying when to ask for support when you need help.
Week 6: Wednesday 20 August
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now
THRIVE: Strategies for managing anxiety and stress ❤️🩹
Beat any end-of-trimester worries by understanding external and internal factors that can induce stress and anxiety. We’ll explain how you can differentiate between stress and anxiety, and discuss emotion and problem-focused coping.
Week 7: Wednesday 27 August
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now
THRIVE: Enhance your resilience and avoid burnout 💪
Learn how you can strengthen your resilience and develop a growth mindset to persevere through the more difficult times of studying at university. By attending this session, you’ll understand how to leverage your strengths to overcome challenges.
Week 8: Wednesday 3 September
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now
THRIVE: The science behind memory and learning 🧠
Learn the science and strategies behind how active listening and memory works to improve your learning outcomes. The session will also cover how you can overcome barriers that prevent you from engaging fully in the university experience.
Week 9: Wednesday 10 September
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now
THRIVE: Developing effective communication 💬
Do you communicate in a clear and compelling way? Learn more about different communication styles and how you can be more effective in sharing your thoughts and ideas with others, including how to use assertive communication skills.
Week 10: Wednesday 17 September
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now
THRIVE: Bringing it all together 🧩
This session will involve sharing and discussing the core points and takeaways from all of the previous THRIVE Sessions.
Week 11: Wednesday 24 September
AM Session: 10.30–11.30am (AEST) online or 6-7am (IST) online | Register now
PM Session: 5-6pm (AEST) online or 12.30-1.30pm (IST) | Register now