The health and well-being of our students is a foundation for academic and life success. This interactive seminar series is designed to provide graduate and professional students with some PERSPECTIVE on both research and practical strategies that support student goals. Join us to learn from the experts how to support your health and well-being now and in the future.
Fall 2020 Sessions
Coping with 2020: Resiliency for International Scholars
With so many stressors associated with events that are beyond the control of any person, it is easy to understand why international scholars, in particular, may feel vulnerable, anxious, and isolated, especially in light of the recent U.S. election. The goal is for students and postdocs to leave with an understanding of best practices to prioritize your health and well-being, the importance of community, and what you can do today to strengthen your resiliency. This session is open for all, but will focus on the needs of our international community.
Presenter: Wai-Kwong Wong, Ph.D., assistant director for community based services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Cornell Health
Back to Basics: Self-Care 101
Stress and the cumulative nature of stress can have a detrimental impact on the mind and body. In addition, different cultural and familial values can inform one’s decision to express stress in different ways, and whether to express stress and seek help accordingly. This presentation will cover the nature of stress, its impact on the mind and body as it relates to academic performance from diverse lenses. The presentation will include recommendations on coping.
Presenter: Catherine Thrasher- Carroll, M.A., mental health promotion program director, Skorton Center for Health Initiatives
The Importance of Meaning-Making During Uncertainty
Congratulations – you are becoming an expert in your research/scholarly pursuits as a graduate student! Does that feel like it is enough for you? During times of uncertainty, do you find yourself questioning the value of your work? It is human nature to have deep questions of value and worth which can be amplified at times when stressors are so great and making an impact on you, but you don’t know where to begin. This session is designed to consider one’s meaning and purpose while examining the interconnected nature of humanity. Join us to unearth what happens during times of crisis and strategies for how you can explore and regain a commitment back to you, as a whole person.
Presenter: Oliver Goodrick, associate dean for spirituality and meaning making, director, Cornell United Religious Work
It’s Complicated: Family and Friends and Differences
We have witnessed a divide among perspectives, opinions, and judgments recently in the United States leading up to the national election. And, our family and friends may not share the same ideas leaving us to feel confused, concerned, and alone. The goal of this session is to talk candidly about relationships that we hold close and what to do in working out differences. We will address how to separate the issue from the person, when to lean in and when to back away, and skills for reflective listening.
Presenter: Reba McCutcheon ‘96, associate dean of students, Care and Crisis Services
Previous Perspective Session
Previous Perspectives Sessions:
- Your Personal Vision Statement – Janna Lamey, assistant dean for graduate student life
- Stress from a Contextual Perspective: Making Meaning Out of Coping – Lavanya Devdas, Ph.D., MSW, psychologist, Cornell Health
- Mental Health Introduction – Janna Lamey, M.S.Ed., assistant dean for graduate student life, Graduate School, and Catherine Thrasher-Carroll, M.A., mental health promotion program director, Cornell Health
- Power Analysis as it Relates to our Consensual Relationships – Lara Hamburger, campus educator, The Advocacy Center; Laura Weiss, sexual violence prevention program coordinator, Cornell Health; Pam Strausser, senior consultant, Academic Human Resources; and Janna Lamey, assistant dean for graduate student life, Graduate School
- Navigating Relationships by Understanding the Impact of Communication: Interpersonally and Professionally – Jessica Massaro, LCSW-R, behavioral health consultant, Cornell Health
- FEAR… of Public Speaking? – Jennie Bernstein, Psy.D., clinical psychologist, Cornell Health
- Changing Your Degree Path: Personal, Career, and Academic Considerations – Janna Lamey, M.S.Ed., assistant dean for student life; Gaeun Seo, Ph.D., graduate and professional career advisor; and Eve Abrams, LCSW, Cornell Health Counseling and Psychological Services
- Finding Happiness through Doing Rather Than Having – Amit Kumar, Ph.D. student in social psychology
- Five Ways Your Can Protect Your Devices, Your Work, and Your Personal Information – Meryl Bursic, senior security engineer, IT Security Office
- Four Keys to Making Your Own Happiness – Karen “Casey” Carr, LCSW, assistant dean of students, Office of Student and Community Support
- Fueling Your (Daily) Performance – Clint Wattenberg, M.S., R.D., and Randy Patterson, Ph.D., Cornell Healthy Eating Program
- Graduate Students Can Notice and Respond – Catherine Thrasher-Carroll, M.A., Gannett Health Services
- Taking an Active Break – Janna Lamey, M.S.Ed., assistant dean for graduate student life
- The Art of Eating Healthy as a Graduate Student – Clint Wattenberg, R.D.; Randy Patterson, Ph.D.; and A.J. Rubineau, M.D. – panel presentation from the Cornell Healthy Eating Program
- How to Make More Time in Your Day? – Jan Allen, Ph.D., Graduate School associate dean for academic and student affairs
- How to Navigate Social Connections and Relationships – Janna Lamey, M.S.Ed., assistant dean for student life, Graduate School; and Jan Talbot, M.S., CHES, health educator, Gannett Health Services
- Perfectionism – Friend or Foe? – Wai-Kwong Wong, Ph.D., Gannett Counseling and Psychological Services
- Personal Safety – What You Need to Know… – Beverly Jean Van Cleef, crime prevention officer, Cornell University Police Department (CUPD)
- Practical Strategies to Manage Your Time – Janna Lamey, M.S.Ed., assistant dean for graduate student life
- Positive Thinking = Positive Productivity, Part 1 and 2 – Janis Whitlock, Ph.D., Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, research scientist
- Relationships, Relationships, Relationships – Jessie Bonney-Burrill, B.A., senior public health fellow, Skorton Center for Health Initiatives
- Sleep for Success – Rebecca Robbins, Ph.D. candidate, communications
- Stress Management – Jan Talbot, M.S., CHES, Gannett Health Services; and Janna Lamey, M.S.Ed., assistant dean for graduate student life
- Waiting for the “Right” Time: All About PROCRASTINATION – Wai-Kwong Wong, Ph.D., Gannett Counseling and Psychological Services
- What Does Exercise Have to Do With It? – MJ Bert Adams, Cornell Fitness Centers
- When Challenges Occur in Your Academic Program – Janna Lamey, M.S.Ed., assistant dean for student life; and Monica Jones, Ph.D., Gannett Counseling and Psychological Services
- When Challenges Occur in Your Mentoring Program – Janna Lamey, M.S.Ed., assistant dean for student life; and Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis, LMSW, Cornell Health Counseling and Psychological Services
- When In Doubt, Breathe Out: Take Time to Chill Out – Jan Talbot, M.S., CHES, Gannett Health Services; and Andrea Gerding, M.P.S., LCSW, Gannett Health Services
