Body doubling might not be a term you have come across, but the chances are you may already be using it intuitively. If you work better being around other people, even when they aren’t undertaking the same task, you may already be employing this technique. Body doubling can be described as a strategy which uses the presence of other people to help you stay focussed on a task.
After another inspiring week on the Ormskirk campus delivering an event to connect with students and staff and raise awareness of neurodiversity, we are back in Manchester delivering a one-day event to catch up and talk about useful support strategies and technologies.
If you are keen to know more about the event, the idea and the SpLD team, explore the blogs from our recent events and our webpages:
We’ve curated a reading list on Libby with a selection of eBooks and audiobooks to help support your wellbeing, and to help you understand yourself and uncover your strengths. If you prefer a physical book, we have a selection in our Reading for Pleasure Collection on the ground floor of Catalyst. You can also suggest a book that you think might help you on your journey of self-discovery, via our Reading for Pleasure Suggestion form.
It’s almost that time of year again! We’re looking forward to our third year of running this awareness and celebration event for staff and students.
This year, you’ll notice some familiar activities and content themes but with some special guest appearances and the return of the brains…🧠 Not only this but we will also have an interactive drop in on the ground floor of Catalyst every day from 10am-2pm so please come along to engage with colleagues, peers and friends. There will be opportunities to listen to words of wisdom, share your own and show us your brain – no surgical procedures or tools will be used, provided or encouraged in the delivery of this activity…
One of our key messages:
It’s important to tune into your physical, mental and emotional needs. One way to think about this is to focus on your strengths and try and avoid the things that do not feel good, things that may trigger stress or any negative stuff generally. We want to help you do this through our workshops and activities.
