PhD without frustration: difficult conversations, assertiveness, emotions
09 04 2026
We invite PhD students at the University of Warsaw to join a workshop that will help you navigate difficult conversations, develop assertiveness, and manage emotions
- Duration: 4h 30min + 45min breaks
- Who: PhD students at the University of Warsaw
Workshop topics:
- Assertiveness – identifying your strengths and areas for development
- Communication in difficult situations (using “I” statements, interpersonal styles)
- Practicing challenging conversations (with your supervisor or colleagues)
- Setting boundaries and expressing your needs
- Stress responses and emotion regulation
Benefits for participants:
- Greater agency and improved communication in academia
- Practical tools to use during your PhD
- Awareness of emotions and strategies to manage them
- Networking and experience exchange with fellow PhD students
The workshop will be conducted in Polish.
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