Support Groups for 3rd and 4th years PhDs (Online) New
As we know, PhDs can sometimes become delayed through unexpected circumstances. Students will be presented with information about sources of help from the University as well as wider suggestions for how to support themselves when their mental wellbeing is challenged.
This online group session provide a supportive space for students to reflect upon their PhD thus far before identifying the personal and contextual barriers that might prevent their timely finish. As a very practical session, students will use a combination of structured planning tools (solution focused techniques, productivity tool ideas) and within-group support to explore ideas for how they might overcome the barriers they face to finishing on time.
The session agenda will include:
-Introduction to the ups and downs of PHD process – your process is your process, not a competition, not linear -Self-identification of barriers: What is likely to stop your progress? (In yourself, your current context, wider system) -Problem solving Group ideas for overcoming common barriers: share ideas, explore ideas -Practical strategies to keep you on track: -Using solution focused techniques to support your process -Using scaling to reflect upon where am I now, where do I want to be, good enough and next steps -Productivity tools and seeking help -Coping with unexpected events -Personal plan: small steps, what I will I need to keep me accountable3rd and 4th year ESRC DTP PhD students
Number of sessions: 1
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
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2 | Thu 6 Feb 11:00 - 12:30 | 11:00 - 12:30 | ESRC: online | Julia Hayes |
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