Workshop 1

From student to professional: Understanding the Transition

AIM

To help participants understand the psychological transition from university into employment, normalise the challenges associated with this stage of life, and begin developing healthy routines that support wellbeing and resilience.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

• Understand why leaving university can feel emotionally challenging, even when it is a positive life change.
• Recognise the impact that transitions can have on confidence, identity and wellbeing.
• Identify personal strengths and protective factors that support resilience.
• Develop an initial wellbeing plan to support the transition into working life.

Content

• Welcome and introductions
• Exploring the transition from student to professional
• Understanding change, uncertainty and identity shifts
• Common emotional experiences during graduate transitions
• Introduction to the CBT Five Areas Model
• Identifying personal strengths and existing coping strategies
• Building healthy routines and maintaining balance during job searching
• Creating an individual Professional Recharge Plan
• Reflection and goal setting