Understanding Needs to Set Healthy Boundaries
Overview:
Navigating the emotional ups and downs of an academic journey can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing
expectations, saying no, or protecting your time and energy. This workshop is here to help.
Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries is a vital part of protecting your mental health during demanding research processes.
By tuning into your emotional signals, you can build resilience, reduce burnout, and create space for balance and
well-being.
In-Person Workshop
Date
December 2, 2025
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Trainer
Hanna Sänger
Language
English
Location
Gender Equality Office Maximilianstraße 22, 53111 Bonn
Target Group
Women academics and research managers affiliated with the University of Bonn. If places remain, these will be opened to administrative and technical staff.
Certificate
You will receive a participation certificate. Workshops offered by the Gender Equality Office are generally transferable for the Certificates DoctoratePlus and CareersPlus.
Number of Participants
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Methods & Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will have learned:
• Why acknowledging emotions matters
• What your feelings reveal about your needs
• How to identify your personal needs and boundaries
• Tools for setting boundaries through empathic communication
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.
