Graduate Student Resilience Training

Are you ready to take on the challenges of graduate school with confidence? Join our peer-led, four-week workshop designed to help you conquer imposter syndrome, build strong mentor networks, and master resilience.

Pro-resilience Practices

Develop sustainable professional habits that support mental and physical well-being.

Clear Communication

Communicate your goals and needs clearly with advisors and mentors.

Growth-oriented Mindset

Use critical feedback as a roadmap for professional growth.

Peer & Mentor Networks

Build a supportive community of peers and mentors navigating graduate life.

Topics Covered


Introductions Meet fellow graduate students and begin forming a supportive cohort.	Storytelling Exchange experiences and perspectives in a guided, reflective setting.	Assertiveness & Self-Advocacy Practice expressing your needs and priorities through real-world scenarios.


Feedback Resilience Engage in activities that reframe feedback as tool for learning and improvement.	Managing Up Explore strategies for productive conversations with advisors and mentors.	Resilience Toolkits Leave with concrete tools and resources you can apply beyond the program.

Participant Testimonials

Great way to meet others with similar problems throughout grad school. Nice to have a small community of people feeling the same way.

[After the training] I plan on being more vocal about my needs and wants.

Questions?

Contact the Graduate Student Advocate, Donal Thomas, at GradAdvocate@stonybrook.edu. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself!