IMI Graduate Student Wellness Series

September 10, 2024

11:30am-2:00pm

 Mindfulness helps us to live more presently, but what exactly does that look like and how might this be beneficial to you? If you’re curious to learn more about mindfulness join us for this 1.5 hour introduction workshop where you’ll learn about the various ways mindfulness is used to increase one’s ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, increase focus and improve a person’s overall physical and mental health. Join us as we explore how to feel more engaged and connected to the world by simply adding some mindful presence to our lives. 

Lunch served.

October 9, 2024

12:30 - 2:00 pm

Do you every question how you ended up in an academic environment? Have you ever felt that your achievements are just luck? You are not alone! Like many others, the self-doubt that you experience may be imposter syndrome. The term imposter syndrome was first coined in the 1970s by psychologists Suzanne Imes and Pauline Rose Clance, and they described it as a phenomenon that occurs amongst high achievers who are unable to internalize and accept their own personal success.    

In this workshop, we’ll explore imposter syndrome from an intersectional lens. Together, we will consider how this common phenomenon may be more prevalent amongst certain groups and identities.  Race, socio-economic class, gender, sexuality, citizenship status are just a few examples of how systemic and social barriers related to identity can amplify imposter syndrome and get in the way of your success and confidence. Join us as we work to increase our self-awareness of imposter syndrome and its impact along with identifying strategies to overcome it!   

Lunch served.

November 6, 2024 

12:30 - 2:00 pm
 

Take a well-deserved break before exams at the IMISC Holiday Hangout. Relax with fellow IMI students, enjoy refreshments, and recharge as you prepare for the final stretch of the semester.

Refreshments served.

December 4, 2024

1 pm - 4:00 pm