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STRESS REDUCTION TECHNIQUES IN RESEARCH
This workshop is specifically designed to provide PhD researchers with effective strategies for reducing anxiety and boosting confidence around and within the research process.
Overview
This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of how positive mind management strategies can enhance research practices. The programme is based on Dr. Ryan's own experience of managing stress as a PhD student (graduated in 2010).
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Dr. Catriona Ryan SFHEA will be the facilitator of the session.
Available on-campus or online as a 3-hour session or integrated as part of or 2/3-day retreat programme.
Workshop Details
This workshop emphasises the benefits of practising self-compassion to 1. develop a positive mindset around the PhD journey and 2. to develop more manageable approaches to the PhD research process.
Practicing self-compassion throughout the PhD journey builds confidence, counteracts the effects of imposter syndrome, enhances confidence in the research process. It also creates an environment of psychological safety and encourages a culture of empathy, understanding, and mutual support among PhD researchers, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
Focus is centred on:
Self-care around the research process
Self-care within the research process
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The programme includes:
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Group sharing about experiences with stress
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Academic dissociation: reducing anxiety that causes academic writer's block or procrastination
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Mindfulness & the body: using the body as a way to reduce stress and facilitate enhanced confidence around the research process
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Non-research approaches to reducing anxiety
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Mindfulness approaches to academic writing
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Stress-reducing approaches to the research process
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Mindfulness approaches to time-management and planning
Learning Outcomes
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Reducing anxiety around the research process
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Time-management techniques as a method to reduce anxiety
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Encourage and improve the practice of self- care within the research process
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Enhanced confidence in academic writing and research practices