What is selfcare?
As a PhD-Student, you encounter numerous challenges throughout your studies. You are required to manage extensive coursework, engage in patient care, navigate hierarchical systems, and adapt to their developing role as a scientific professional. These demands can lead to stressful situations, which could leave a lasting impact your future career.
Selfcare involves prioritising one’s well-being through greater self-awareness. Supervision is the key to cultivate self-awareness, offering professional guidance that encourages thoughtful reflection on one’s actions and decisions. As a result, supervision helps maintain and enhance the quality of the professional environment.
The group setting provides a safe space to share and process personal experiences. Individual strengths and resources are highlighted, fostering personal growth. This nurtures emotional intelligence and deepens the understanding of both oneself and others.
What to expect
In a small group, students are invited to contribute at their own pace. Silent participation is equally welcome as an open discussion about current experiences. Within this shared environment of resonance, coherence and trust, participants experience a sense of being acknowledged and appreciated the way they are. The group encourages a renewed sense of joy and vitality, leaving participants feeling reenergized and at peace by the end of the session.
There are no taboos
At times, sharing challenging experiences with friends or family may not feel sufficient. This seminar offers a space where students can openly share and express their thoughts and feelings. Every issue, no matter how big or small, is given space and importance. Participants are also welcome to simply attend and listen.
Target groups
- All doctoral students at the Medical University of Vienna interested in personal growth and development.
- All doctoral students at the Medical University of Vienna who wish to reflect on a challenging situation encountered during their studies.
- All doctoral students at the Medical University of Vienna who wish to reflect on a difficult experience from their daily work routine.
Instructor
Univ.Doz.Dr. Klaus Michael Fröhlich
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, Supervisor, Coach, Analytical Psychologist, and Psychotherapist.
Group size
Minimum: 3 participants
Maximum: 15 participants