Serenity is Key: The Power of Transformation and Contemplation
A workshop offered by the Gender Equality Office
Resilience is the ability to cope with and rise to the inevitable challenges, problems and setbacks you meet in the course of your (academic) life - and come back stronger from them. In this workshop we will focus on the transformation of negative inputs and how resilience can be used for your personal growth and academic success and solutions.
In-person Workshop
Thursday, November 6, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Saskia Schottelius
Language
English
Location
Gender Equality OfficeTarget Group
Women Scientists
Track(s)
Research, Research Management, Business and Organizations
Certificate
14 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
Strengthening your resilience muscle is a skill that can lead to more contentedness, a better health and more effective work management in the academic context. In this workshop we will focus on the transformation of negative inputs and how resilience can be used for your personal growth and academic success and solutions. The key will be a training in positive positioning from the field of "self-confident communication" on the one hand and authentic mindfulness on the other hand - based on the concept of “awareness in language in motion”. After a lot of practice, insights, movement and relaxing periods we might be able to handle our next crisis with self-care, generosity and gain.
Content
- Theoretical inputs
- Mental training
- Individual and group work
- Analyses, reflecting, coaching
- Far Eastern relaxation and meditation (Yoga, Qigong, guided meditations, Taoist health exercises and more)
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Resilience & Well-being'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Contact
Gender Equality Office
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