Saying No With Confidence
Did you say yes again to the “small” requests that now take up so much time that you have none left for your own projects?
Did you fail to speak up against discriminatory comments because you felt frozen?
Did you later feel annoyed that you didn't respond appropriately to boundary violations and intrusiveness?
Female socialization is a program that puts the needs and well-being of others first. Unfortunately, this often results in an imbalance when it comes to representing one's own goals, values, and boundaries. To restore balance, we will train our ability to say no in many exercises. Physical practice and feeling are central to this, because patriarchy is deeply ingrained in us. Learning processes that remain at the level of
awareness are usually not enough to bring about change.
Would you like to...
- connect with your values and the yes that is important to you?
- find a supportive body posture for a strong no?
- learn effective strategies for intervention?
- say no calmly and clearly without justification or anger?
In Person-Workshop
Date
January 29th, 2026 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
January 30th, 2026 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Please note, you must be able to attend both sessions in order to register.
Trainer
Julia Lemmle
Language
English
Location
Gender Equality Office Maximilianstraße 22, 53111 Bonn
Target Group
FINTA*-Students at the University of Bonn
Certificate
You will receive a participation certificate.
Number of Participants
max.15
Elements of the Workshop:
- Intergenerational perspective: De-individualization of stress and anxiety
- Self-empowerment and resource activation
- Using body language consciously, especially in power situations and when under attack
- Leading and following: Embodiment as a solution tool in challenging situations
FAQ
No, all costs are covered by the Gender Equality Office.
Yes. If an event is booked up, we will put you on the wait list. You will be moved up and notified if another person withdraws before the event begins.
Yes, the event location at the Gender Equality Office is accessible.
If you need to make use of childcare services during an event, please contact the University of Bonn Office of Family Services.
In order to be able to participate in events offered by the University of Bonn Gender Equality Office, you must be employed by, studying at, completing a doctorate or doing research at the University of Bonn, or be a member of an affiliated research organization.
If you need a certificate confirming your participation in one of our events, please contact our office via email at events(at)zgb.uni-bonn.de
If you wish to receive credits for your participation as part of the Doctorate plus program, please get in touch with the contact persons listed on their website to find out how many units each event covers.
If you wish to receive credits for your participation as part of the Careers plus program, please get in touch with the contact persons listed on their website to find out how many units each event covers.
