Staying Calm and Full of Energy - Stress Competence for Doctoral Students

A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

Managing multiple tasks simultaneously is a daily reality in academia. This workshop uses cognitive stress models to show how stress is triggered and the ways in which it can be reduced and avoided.

In-person Workshop

Thursday, March 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Jan Stamm

Language

English

Location

Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47*

Target Group

Doctoral students

Track(s)

Research, Research Management, Business and Organizations

Certificate

8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

* The premises are not barrier-free. Please contact the Bonn Graduate Center if you need assistance.

Eine Wissenschaftlerin und ein Wissenschaftler arbeiten hinter einer Glasfassade und mischen Chemikalien mit Großgeräten.

Description

Academic tasks and administration, tutoring and teaching, partner projects… and family first and foremost! You can feel the stress building up even while reading this. Being asked to do everything at once and straight away is an integral part of daily life in academia.

This workshop uses cognitive stress models to show how stress is triggered and the ways in which it can be reduced and avoided. We focus on the mental competence of identifying and changing those thoughts and beliefs which trigger and increase stress (i.e., perfectionism).
We also reflect upon the regenerative competence of keeping tension low and energy high. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to discuss and practice various relaxation methods.

Content

Stressors in academia
Mechanisms of stress emergence and consequences of stress
3 Pillars of stress competence:
- Instrumental stress competence
- Mental stress competence
- Regenerative stress competence
Personal resources
Impulses for my personal stress management