For any emergency or crisis, call the number: +230 59763254 for ALC Mauritius or +250787414774 for ALU Rwanda.
Option 1: Want to talk to a peer about it? Click here
Option 2: Want to talk to a wellness counsellor about it? Click here
Option 3: Alternatively, you can email the wellness team through filling the form below.
Not knowing how you feel right now is absolutely normal. As you develop your awareness of yourself, you are then able to better map out your emotions, figure out your triggers and gain perspective on what you value and how you would like to present yourself.
Did you know that:-
Here is a fun tool called the Atlas of emotions. The Atlas of Emotion is a tool to help people better understand what emotions are, how they are triggered and what their effects are, and how to become aware of themselves.
Below are some articles to check out and give you some thoughts about emotions that we don't know we are feeling:
Grab some headphones and journey through this guided Mindful Meditation (female voice) - Daily calm
For anyone looking to unwind after a stressful day, this youtube playlist can be a total gem in rest yourself - Calm down playlist
Also, check out this Youtube channel dedicated to teaching the practice of Tai Chi. It is believed that the purpose of most Taoist Chi Gung is to make your body as relaxed, loose and full of energy as you were as a child. When you feel drained, this is an excellent low impact way of gaining energy while also staying aware of areas where you hold tension and diffusing them.
For more help, you can read through the following articles:-
Have you ever tried a journaling practice?
Are you wondering if journaling is just about writing in a diary and locking up for ever? Not quite, it is a practice that has more nuance and more mental health benefits than you can imagine.
Below are a few resources to help you understand journaling and a page we found online with a lot of prompts. Give us feedback on the experience when you are done.
Check through the following to find the object of your anxious thoughts?
Are you seeing the object of your anxious thoughts?
a. If yes, are you able to get away from there? If yes, get away and call immediately, if you are not able to get away, call still. The number in Mauritius is 59763254 and for Rwanda 0787 414 774.
b. If no, find a comfortable sitted position and follow the below Progressive muscle relaxation practice
Credit: Mark Connelly. For more like these, click here.
If it's related to academics, Monique from the writing centre and Daniel from LEAP would be happy to assist you. Fill the support form to get information or refer someone you believe needs help. In Rwanda, you can email through this link.
If it's related to relationships, click on the button below to speak with a peer or counsellor about it.
If it's related to career, click on the button below to book a coaching session with the SPD team through this link.
Click on the buttons below to know about how to access medical services in both the Rwanda and Mauritius campuses.
All students can reach out to their wellness counsellors or peer counsellors and wellness interns for assistance. The profiles of the staff members along with their email address can be found on the wellness website. It is also on the website where students can book wellness sessions with the counsellors. The website can be accessed here. Students can also directly email ALU wellness through our email address: wellness@alueducation.com
Beyond the services that they provide through wellness programming and peer-led wellness conversations, wellness interns are also available to help you with your medical concerns. You can reach out to them via email for assistance or book office hours with them for times that they will be working from the wellness centres on both campuses. Click on the buttons below to view their details.
Your residential advisors and housing assistants have received training on how to provide first aid services. If you are on campus and you are in need of any such assistance, please contact them. The residences also 1st aid kits that can be used to address some 1st aid emergencies, to access these, you can call on your Head residential advisor or your floor supervisor.
One of our student DJ's, @BlackLeather, is an Amapiano and Afro House DJ and his mixes will definitely compliment your already positive mood. Check them out here -
Are you open to doing a gratitude exercise/ activity? This article has quite the list - Positive psychology
You can learn on how to practice gratitude through reading this link - Introduction to mindful gratitude
Perhaps gratitude is inspiring you to want to give back to your student community, you can do this by volunteering for the wellness team. Email us - wellness@alueducation.com