Raising a Resilient Scientist Series: Communication Skills to Build Trainee Resilience (External Event)

When

9 – 10:15 a.m., Sept. 30, 2025

Where

This is an external event held by NIH OITE.

About the Series

The goal of the 'Raising a Resilient Scientist' series is to promote the mental health and well-being of the academic research community by supporting faculty and administrators to develop self-management, relationship-management, and mentoring skills. A variety of topics will be covered with a specific focus on communication and shared problem-solving to help trainees deal with the inevitable setbacks experienced in high-knowledge environments. There are five units in the series; each unit will consist of a 60-minute online lecture followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

Session topic

This session will introduce you to the principles of trainee wellness and how to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters trainee resilience, growth, and productivity. It will teach skills for effective communication with trainees, including active listening. The session will explore how communication and work style differences influence the way we collaborate, make decisions, handle differences, and manage conflict.

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