Previous events in the School of Health in Social Science from 2024 CODI: Einstein’s Ghost and Happiness! The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas features Caroline Brett and Benjamin Giblin discussing Einstein ghost and the subject of happiness on Friday August 2nd. CODI: What Makes Us Happy? The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas features Caroline Brett discussing the subject of happiness on Saturday August 10th. CODI: Moving On After Brain Injury The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas features Dr Colin Chandler, Dr Lissette Aviles and Dr Catherine Clarissa discussing moving on after brain injury on Thursday August 15th. Decolonial Reflections: A Story and Art-based Workshop This project aims to centre lived experience as we come together to reflect on the challenges of decolonial thinking in research processes. Scavenger Hunt Join us for a scavenger hunt around Edinburgh's best landmarks. Welcome Walk 1 Join us for a welcome walk through central campus and surrounding area. Welcome Walk 2 Join us for a welcome walk through central campus and surrounding area. Anti-Oppression Workshop for Counselling and Therapy This day-long workshop will discuss topics such as intersectionality, equalities, diversity and inclusion and what these mean for counsellors and therapists. Liberate the Classroom: A Project Myopia Workshop Please join us for a Project Myopia workshop, which will host a student-led discussion on the topic of liberating the curricula and classroom. Befriending Bipolar: Accepting the unacceptable - why accepting mental illness is more powerful than fighting it In today's world, many of us are taught to "fight" mental illness. As someone who has lived with bipolar for thirty years, Oliver Seligman will share what he believes are the advantages of giving up the fight and accepting mental illness. Latinxs at HiSS gathering! The first of several monthly in-person peer support meetings for Latinx students, providing a space for mutual support and fostering collaborative networks and cultural exchange. Training for Ethical Counselling Work with Queer and Gender Expansive People We are pleased to invite you to a full-day collaborative workshop titled "Training for Ethical Counselling Work with Queer and Gender Expansive People." This workshop aims to provide counselling trainees and mental health-related disciplines with the knowledge and skills to effectively work with queer, transgender, and gender-expansive (TGE) individuals. Let's Gather: Art Collective Let’s Gather for the second in our series of Art Collectives! Let's Gather: Stress Buster Let's Gather to relax from exam and revision stress! Every Tuesday from 2 April to 30 April 2024. Let's Gather: Camera Obscura Let's Gather to visit Camera Obscura! Let's Gather: Escape Room Let's Gather for an escape room! Let's Gather: National Museum Trip Let's Gather to visit the National Museum of Scotland! Let's Gather: Art Collective Let’s Gather for the third in our series of Art Collectives! Let's Gather: Bollywood Yoga Let’s Gather for some Bollywood style yoga! Let's Gather: Ceilidh Let’s Gather to celebrate Burns Night! Mental Health in Occupied Palestine Join us for a virtual chat with Dr. Samah Jabr, as we delve into the crucial topic of mental health in occupied Palestine, sharing insights.
