Wellbeing

'Dear Doncaster Students...'

Rev Claire Dawe, Minister at Manningham Uniting Church has written an open letter offering words of support for all students at the College.

You can read her letter and well-wishes below.

How to Manage Difficult Emotions: Conversation Menu

With remote learning now in place for all year levels, yet again it’s a period of adjustment. Our Wellbeing Team have prepared another “Conversation Menu” with this in mind, offering practical tips on how to support your child in managing difficult emotions that may arise.

Please see the “Conversation Menu” in your Compass Newsfeed. We hope this menu offers support for you and your family.

You can also view the menu via the link below:

Positive YouTube views

During these challenging times we wanted to share some positive videos going around. They are well worth a look!

Jinxy Jenkins & Lucky Lou 

Unlucky boy meets lucky girl: a short film by Mike Bidinger and Michelle Kwon. 

When the chaotically misfortunate Jenkins and the monotonously lucky Lou run into each other one morning, they find a thrilling and fulfilling change of pace as they hurtle down the hills of San Francisco in an ice cream cart.

Steph Tisdell write a letter to her younger self

Ringo Starr, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Sing "Yellow Submarine" 

Your coping and resilience strategies might need to shift as the COVID-19 crisis continues

This article was originally published on Generation Next, 27 July 2020. 

As people in the US mark six months of coronavirus, the challenges of coping with life during a pandemic continue to evolve. Most recently, reopening of parts of society under unsettled conditions and lingering threat are creating formidable demands on individuals and communities.

By looking at how people have reacted to mass traumas in the past – think the terrorist attacks of 9/11 or the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina – psychology researchers like us can learn about which coping strategies have historically been effective. 

For instance, people were able to boost their self-esteem and curtail negative thinking in the wake of 9/11 if they engaged in activities that fit their personal values, goals and responsibilities. They could find meaning in what they did, interpreting their actions in a positive manner….read more