Conference
Under Pressure – A Conference about (Dealing with) Stress
- Date
- Wednesday 8 May 2024
- Time
- Address
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Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP The Hague
As students, you have to navigate a labyrinth of pressures, from academic demands to social expectations, looming futures to environmental concerns. But here's the thing: you're not alone. Did you know that a staggering 71% of students experience pressure, and 66% feel stressed? These numbers aren't just statistics; they represent our shared reality.
The Well-being teams of Campus The Hague join hands to organise the Under Pressure Conference and open a space where we can discuss, dissect, and confront the various pressures we face daily. Laura van der Plas, well-being officer FGGA: “Our aim for this conference is to cultivate a culture of empathy and awareness by sharing stories and experiences, but also to provide useful tools to navigate pressure, stress and the complexities of student life.”
Our interaction sessions are led by experts and are designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies to navigate these challenges. From the weight of academic performance to the fear of missing out (FOMO) driven by societal norms, from the expectations of our parents to the anxiety about what the future holds – we're diving deep into it all.
Ready to break the pressure together with a supporting community? Join us at "Under Pressure" and let's navigate this journey together. See you there!
Conference schedule
Study(life) Pressure
Language: English
Expert: Gianelle Vacca, Skills lecturer and Teaching Coordinator
Successful studying is key for a rewarding university experience without being overwhelmed by stress. Join the workshop to get advice on how to conquer the typical challenges many students encounter while studying.
Join this workshop of the POPcorner The Hague for practical and concrete tips and tricks that will save you time, energy and support you in getting the results you want!
Pressure from peers (FOMO)
Language: English
Expert: Siggie Coaches
This workshop will cover topics around peer pressure and FOMO. We will discuss this topic in a social context, but also in a study context. Next to that the workshop will help you to learn more about yourself and what you think is important. We will discuss some theory about the topics and practice with tools which can be applied in the daily life of the students.
Druk vanuit je ouders
Language: Dutch
We groeien allemaal op in een specifieke sociaal culturele setting waarin we van onze opvoeders leren hoe de wereld in elkaar zit. Hoe ga je om met verwachtingen vanuit je familie? Welke druk ervaar je in je rol van “student”, van “(jong) volwassene”, van “kind van”? Deze workshop gaat over wat je backstage (thuis) hebt meegekregen en hoe zich dat vertaalt in de front stage van jouw dagelijks leven. Hoe manage je die verwachtingen, aan welke houd je vast en wat wil je juist loslaten in jouw eigen invulling van je leven? Over deze vragen gaan we in gesprek, met onszelf en met elkaar.
Yoga and juice break
Career Stress
Language: English
Expert: Eva van der Meer, Study choice/career adviser, Leiden University Career Services
Climate Stress
Language: English
Expert: Ariadne Hamming, climate psychologist, Climate Psychology Foundation
Ariadne Hamming is a cognitive behavioural therapist and climate psychologist. Based on a case study about a climate activist, she explains a model that helps to cope with climate emotions and to arrive at climate-friendly behaviour in a positive and hopeful way. During the workshop you will experience the techniques within interactive exercises. All this with the premise: climate emotions are logical, not pathological.
Perfectionisme – Druk vanuit jezelf
Language: Dutch
Expert: Jessica Heemskerk and Hagar Donners, student psychologists at Leiden University.
Deelnemers krijgen meer inzicht in de volgende zaken:
- Wat is perfectionisme
- Waar komt perfectionisme vandaan
- Waarom het zo lastig is ermee te stoppen
- Hoe gedrag en gedachten elkaar beïnvloeden en in stand houden
- Welke stappen je kunt zetten om perfectionisme los te gaan laten