Health and Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing are positively related to learning and academic success. Explore ways to maintain your physical and mental health and develop resiliency during your graduate school program.
Services
| Title | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness Workshops |
Wellness-themed graduate workshops are available by request through the UBC Wellness Centre. |
Wellness Centre |
| Grad Student Support Group |
About the group Are you a graduate student? Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? This in-person support group is for graduate students to connect with each other in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school. |
Wellness Centre, Counselling Services |
Resources
| Title | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Success Curriculum |
The 12-week Dissertation Success online, on-demand Program is designed for doctoral candidates who are focused on finishing their dissertation. Each module includes a recorded training video and resources. Register with the University of British Columbia's subscription to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| Health topics to take care of your health |
Get information and strategies from UBC Health and Wellness to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Topics include:
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Wellness Centre |
| Hidden Handbook |
A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each), to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Join for free with UBC's subscription, then watch. https://www.ncfdd.org/hiddenhandbook Chapter 1: Accountability Matters: When it comes to research and writing, accountability matters. This video highlights three ways to increase academics’ accountability and boost their research productivity. |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| Wellbeing self-directed training |
Visit https://students.ubc.ca/health/wellness-centre/wellbeing-training-education for links to register for the following Canvas self-directed learning courses:
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Wellness Centre |