SC1.9 | Psychological tools to preserve mental health while navigating the challenges of a research career
Psychological tools to preserve mental health while navigating the challenges of a research career
Convener: Jean-Baptiste KoehlECSECS | Co-conveners: Annelotte WeertECSECS, Nida Ali
Tue, 05 May, 12:45–13:45 (CEST)
 
Room -2.41/42
Tue, 12:45
A research career is not only demanding, but also full of hidden challenges that can affect both success and mental well-being. This short course is designed to provide geoscientists at any stage of their career with practical, psychology-based tools to navigate these challenges. From time-management strategies to self-care practice and ugly truths, this course offers tips and insights for building resilience and balance into your research journey, may it be in or out of academia.

The course is open to all geoscientists, including those with any type of neurological or physical divergence, as well as individuals facing personal challenges. The goal of the session is to offer practical tips for protecting your mental health while navigating your journey as a researcher and bettering your former being.

Remember, it is never too late to improve the way we use our time and take care of ourselves, for it is only by treating ourselves well and with respect that we can better take care of others and foster sustainable, community-wide changes.

Program:

-Introduction (5 min)

-Key elements of stress: uncertainty, uncontrollability, availability of personal resources to cope (5 min)

-Key challenges (including discussion with audience)

*Future uncertainty (10 min)

*Compatibility with family life (10 min)

*Interpersonal conflicts (10 min)

*EDI (10 min)

-Tools for daily life (10 min)
The oral presentations are given in a hybrid format supported by a Zoom meeting featuring on-site and virtual presentations. The button to access the Zoom meeting appears just before the time block starts.