Postdoctoral Community Sessions Co-Hosted by the NIH and NPA
Navigating the significant challenges and stressors we face daily as members of the research community, steering through the career exploration process, and the stress of life can seem overwhelming and lead us to doubt ourselves just when we need confidence
the most. The goal of Becoming a Resilient Scientist is to help you develop the resilience you need to navigate challenging situations at work and in life. The series will consist of five webinars, each followed by a small
group discussion the following week. Each discussion will center around the resilience of postdocs and postdoc office admins but will also include ways to apply the session material as participants move towards becoming mentors in their fields.
NOTE: You must attend or watch the recorded webinar for a unit to participate in that unit’s small group discussion.
Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
We all experience setback and disappointments in science, work, and life. In this webinar we will look at seven key elements of resilience with a focus on building habits that promote healthier responses and resilient behaviors in the face of set-back in educational and work environments.
April 7, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Recording
Passcode: 76PaW2n$
April 14, 2022
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Group discussion
Understanding Cognitive Distortions, Imposter Fears and Stereotype Threat
We tell ourselves stories about what is happening to us and around us. In this webinar we will explore how our self-talk is generated and look at ways our self-talk can either help us be more resilient or how it can hurt us and hold us back. We will look at two important elements of our self-talk, cognitive distortions and imposter fears and explore ways to recognize internal messages and input from others that distorts our views of our abilities and accomplishments.
April 21, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Recording
April 28, 2022
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Group discussion
Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists
We all need to develop the skills needed to be assertive and to advocate for ourselves, especially in hierarchical environments where we sometimes feel we do not have a voice. In this webinar, we will discuss how to set boundaries, communicate expectations, ask for feedback, and discuss difficult issues with friends, mentors, colleagues, and supervisors.
May 5, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Recording
May 12, 2022
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Group discussion
Developing Feedback Resilience
We all need feedback to grow and learn but we often become defensive and are unable to learn from the feedback we receive, even if it is delivered well. In this webinar, we will talk about why receiving feedback is so difficult and explore ways to stay calm and engaged when receiving feedback. We will also talk about giving feedback in a calm and assertive way so that our voice can be heard.
May 19, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Recording
May 26, 2022
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Group discussion
Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships
We all need mentors to support and encourage us throughout our educational and career journey. In this webinar, we will talk about the mentoring relationship in research environments with a focus on improving your relationship with your PI, finding mentors and on improving communication and interpersonal interactions. The webinar will help clarify what you need from your supervisors and mentors and address how to get what you need from these important interactions.
June 2, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Recording
June 9, 2022
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Group discussion
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