Graduate Student Resilience Training
Are you ready to take on the challenges of graduate school with confidence? Join our peer-led, four-week workshop designed to help you conquer imposter syndrome, build strong mentor networks, and master resilience.
pro-resilience PRACTICES
Develop sustainable professional habits that support mental and physical well-being.
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Communicate your goals and needs clearly with advisors and mentors.
GROWTH-ORIENTED MINDSET
Use critical feedback as a roadmap for professional growth.
Peer & MENTOR NetworKS
Build a supportive community of peers and mentors navigating graduate life.
Workshop Timeline
Session 1
February 19, 2026
2 pm to 3 pm
Session 2
February 23, 2026
2 pm to 4:15 pm
Session 3
February 26, 2026
1 pm to 2 pm
Session 4
March 3, 2026
2 pm to 4:15 pm
* All sessions held in the Graduate School Conference Room.
Topics Covered
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Introductions Meet fellow graduate students and begin forming a supportive cohort. |
Storytelling Exchange experiences and perspectives in a guided, reflective setting. |
Assertiveness & Self-Advocacy Practice expressing your needs and priorities through real-world scenarios. |
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Feedback Resilience Engage in activities that reframe feedback as tool for learning and improvement. |
Managing Up Explore strategies for productive conversations with advisors and mentors. |
Resilience Toolkits Leave with concrete tools and resources you can apply beyond the program. |
Participant Testimonials
Great way to meet others with similar problems throughout grad school. Nice to have
a small community of people feeling the same way.
– GRADUATE STUDENT PARTICIPANT
[After the training] I plan on being more vocal about my needs and wants.
– GRADUATE STUDENT PARTICIPANT
Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself!
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Questions?Contact the Graduate Student Advocate, Donal Thomas. |