Managing stress and building wellbeing

Managing stress and building wellbeing

  • 10 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026
  • FREE
  • Registration is by expression of interest. A clinician will contact you to discuss suitability.
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Join a free four-week wellbeing group for RMIT students and learn practical strategies for managing stress, difficult thoughts and emotions, and everyday challenges.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, caught up in unhelpful thinking, finding it difficult to cope with stress, or simply looking to build skills to support your wellbeing, this program is designed to help.

If you need urgent mental health support, crisis support is available. Visit the Emergency and crisis support page for urgent contacts and support options.

Details

  • Dates: From 10 September 2026
  • Duration: Four weekly sessions (students are welcome to attend one session or the full program)
  • Location: Melbourne City campus
  • Cost: Free
  • Eligibility: Currently enrolled RMIT students

Further session details will be provided after you submit an expression of interest.

Register your interest

Students can submit an expression of interest online or speak with reception at RMIT Counselling and Psychological Services to be added to the intake list.

Please note: sessions may be cancelled if insufficient expressions of interest are received.

How to register

If you would like to participate, submit an expression of interest.

A clinician will contact you to discuss your needs and determine whether the program is suitable for you.

When completing the enquiry form, please include:

"Requesting the ACT for Wellbeing Group Program"

This will help direct your enquiry to the appropriate team and ensure a quicker response.

About the program

ACT for Wellbeing is a four-week group program for RMIT students based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

The program helps students develop practical skills for managing stress and difficult thoughts and emotions, improving wellbeing, and building a more meaningful connection to what matters most.

Students who attend all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion.

Sessions are designed to be engaging, fun and interactive. Sessions are facilitated by RMIT Counselling and Psychological Services counsellors and include:

  • Warm-up activities
  • Teaching and demonstration of skills
  • Group discussion
  • Experiential exercises and skill practice
Session topics include
  • Session 1: Mindfulness
  • Session 2: Managing unhelpful thoughts
  • Session 3: Dealing with uncomfortable feelings
  • Session 4: Identifying values and setting goals

You can learn more about the program, including what to expect, on the RMIT Counselling and Psychological Services page.

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