Stress and resilience for researchers (edition 1)
Content
The aim of the first session of this workshop, given by Stephan Marchant (KU Leuven) is to obtain a better understanding of how our stress system works and what the impact is of (chronic) stress on our brain and physical and mental health. We will explore the concept of resilience from different angles and discover ways to strengthen it. These insights provide inspiration to draw up a personal action plan that outlines what you want to do differently from now on to obtain a better sense of balance.
During our second session, we will start by reviewing your personal action plan and exchange experiences between participants. A common source of negative thinking is the impostor syndrome which will be covered in this session. We will take time to discuss an occupational stress theory and research regarding behavioral change and habit formation. Finally we’ll practice a way of dealing with daily stress. These insights and the added inspiration, will allow you to optimize your action plan to create sustainable changes that will have a long-lasting impact on your experience of stress.
At least two editions of this workshop will be organized throughout 2024.
Learning outcomes
During this workshop, participants ...
- acquire insights in the stress system and its impact,
- are able to identify their personal stressors and energy drainers,
- develop strategies to lower stressors,
- develop new habits which will increase their resilience,
- learn how to communicate about stress.
Competences
An important part of preparing for any further professional step is becoming (more) aware of the competences you have developed and/or want to develop. In the current workshop, the following competences from the UHasselt competency overview are actively dealt with:
- personal effectiveness:
- stress management
- self-development
- self-confidence
Practicalities
For whom?
- PhD students & postdocs, with priority for PhD students
- 16 places available
When & where?
- Edition 1: April 16 & May 14, 2024 - 13:00-17:00 - Participation on both days is required.
- Location: Campus Diepenbeek, Building D, room C25 (April 16) and room A9 (May 14)
- Edition 2: October 15 & November 12, 2024 - 13:00-17:00 - Participation on both days is required.
- Location: Campus Diepenbeek, Building D, room A4
Preparation?
- What causes stress? What drains your energy levels? List everything you can think of, both at work and in life in general. Bring your results to the first session of the workshop (printed or digital).
- Also watch these three videos:
- After the first session, you will be asked to make your personal action plan on stress & resilience. This action plan is a mandatory part of the workshop.
Registration?
- Edition 1: Registration is closed since March 17, 2024.
- Edition 2: Register here from June 27 until September 15, 2024.
- Please register only if you can attend both days.
- As places are limited, registering does not automatically imply that you will be able to participate. You will be notified by email after the registration deadline has passed.
- Please cancel your registration at least one week in advance in case you cannot make it (cf. cancellation & no-show policy).
Acknowledged as?
- DS BSH: category 'career management & personal development' - workshop on personal development
- DS HLS: category 'transferable skills' - compulsory elective course
- DS ST: category 'career & personal development' - course about personal development