Join in a one-day workshop designed to help doctoral students suffering from stress, doubts and anxiety connected to their doctoral studies. Learn how to boost your mental health and deal with stressful situations from our expert coach Silvia Balaban, head of the Recalibration GmbH.
Participation in the workshop will be rewarded with one credit point for your doctoral studies. Spots are limited, thus, register now by following one of the QR codes below.
German workshop: Monday, October 10, 2026, 9 am – 4 pm
Mental Health Workshop for Doctoral Students
Pursuing your PhD with clarity, joy, and focus
The PhD journey is a unique phase: high levels of autonomy, complex demands, and often unclear structures. Many doctoral candidates experience periods of writer’s block, procrastination, or mental overload.
In this workshop, we combine insights from business psychology with practical, evidence-based strategies to help you approach your academic work with greater clarity, focus, and effectiveness. The goal is not only to increase productivity, but to support sustainable performance and well-being throughout your PhD.
Objectives of the Workshop
• Understand and overcome writing blocks
• Recognize and reduce procrastination
• Enter and sustain a productive “flow” state
• Set clear priorities and healthy boundaries
• Leverage personal strengths and resources
• Manage stress effectively and build resilience
• Stay effective under challenging external conditions
Learning Content
1. Understanding and overcoming writing blocks
Identify psychological causes and apply practical activation strategies.
2. Managing procrastination effectively
Understand why we delay tasks – and how to take action.
3. Working in a flow state
Create the conditions for focused, efficient, and enjoyable work.
4. Setting priorities and boundaries
Navigate demands, expectations, and personal standards.
5. Leveraging strengths and resources
Reflect on your work style and develop individualized success strategies.
6. Understanding and regulating stress
Apply evidence-based approaches to stress management and self-regulation.
7. Promoting relaxation and recovery
Learn practical techniques for mental recovery in everyday work.
8. Coping with external challenges
Develop strategies to handle uncertainty, time pressure, and complex environments.
Methodology
• Input based on (business) psychology
• Reflection exercises and self-assessment
• Practical tools for everyday PhD work
• Group exchange and perspective-taking
You can find more information about registration here
