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“I’m an academic, not a therapist. How do I support my students’ mental health and well-being?”
Some group leaders operate on a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy with their group members and
students when it comes to one’s life and its challenges. Some of you may have the sense that your
people are struggling and simply not know how to approach them or the subject. In this interactive
session you’ll develop a toolbox for navigating your students’ mental health and well-being.
We will explore:
– How to ask the right questions.
– Why number of interactions matters
– Having a genuine open-door policy.
– Effective communication – laying the right foundation.
– The role of belonging, self-worth & capability and how to foster it.
Lecturer
Desiree Dickerson, PhD
As a former postdoctoral researcher in the neurosciences and a clinical psychologist, Desiree has worked at both ends of the spectrum – from (lab) bench to bedside. After working in research in New Zealand, Australia, and Austria, she now lives in Spain and spends her time helping academic institutions and academics themselves pursue a healthier approach to research:
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reframing maladaptive thought and behaviour patterns that hinder our performance.
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developing habits and lifestyle choices that allow us to think, feel, perform and grow with clarity and intention.
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increasing resilience to highly stressful environments.