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.

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 Events

Wednesday
31
May

Organizational Habits and Keys to Consistency: Staying on Track in Grad School Series

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 1:00 PM
We need more than good intentions and resolutions to change or improve behaviours, regardless of whether it is related to your desired self-care or academic goals. Learn about the stages of behaviour change and related skills needed to move towards...
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Wednesday
07
Jun

Waiting for Motivation? Do this Instead! - Staying on Track in Grad School Series

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 1:00 PM
Have you ever let a lack of motivation stop you from doing something that you need to do, or know will be beneficial for you? If yes, you are not alone. Many of us struggle when motivation fails to show up, and wonder if there’s something wrong with...
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Thursday
08
Jun

Overcoming Perfectionism

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 9:30 AM
We live in a culture that emphasizes being perfect as a virtue in everything from body image to relationships to career achievements. The problem is that life and being human, in spite of our best efforts, is messier than this. Having high standards is...
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Wednesday
14
Jun

The Practice of Realignment, or, Getting Unstuck - Staying on Track in Grad School Series

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 1:00 PM
In this session, we present a process for you to use to realign quickly and gracefully when you have found yourself off track or feeling misaligned from your goals.  In the prior sessions we have discussed building practices to increase self-awareness,...
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 Services

Title Description Provider
Wellness Workshops

Wellness-themed graduate workshops are available by request through the UBC Wellness Centre.

 Wellness Centre
Getting Through Grad School: The Online Support Group

We recognize that graduate students face many unique challenges. The experience can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming, and maintaining a sense of community is important.  If you are a graduate student at UBCV or UBCO, please join Getting Through Grad School.

This group will be offered again in fall 2023. Check back in September.

Why this group is worth it:                                                                                                                                         

 Wellness Centre, Counselling Services

 Resources

Title Description Provider
Understanding Stress

Tips, resources, and in-person support for managing stress

 Wellness Centre
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
 
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