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Turning Failure into Opportunity: It Takes a Village
Failure is a fundamental part of the process of learning and development, but it is often penalized in school and other achievement situations. This makes many young people fear failure and avoid situations where they might fail, even if they are interested in the topic. In this 30-minute Lunch & Learn, Santa Clara University Professor and U-Thrive Educational Services Key Contributor Dr. Tim Urdan will help us reconceptualize failure to see it as an opportunity for personal transformation and growth, rather than a barrier, and discuss ways that learning environments can shift from penalizing failure to using failure to promote growth.
Setback to Comebacks: Empowering Resilience in the College Experience
In this learning lab, we explore the profound impact that failure can have on college students and discuss proactive methods to help them effectively tackle challenges. We will highlight the importance of recognizing and differentiating between failures and setbacks, and introduce practical strategies for overcoming them. By working together, we aim to help students reframe negative self-talk, empower them to build resilience, and prepare them for future adversities.
Latest Event
Navigating Perfectionism in College and Beyond
In this Learning Lab, featuring content from our Perfectionism topic module, we will explore the relationship between perfectionism, self-compassion, and goal setting. We will differentiate between high standards and perfectionism, and identify three distinct types of perfectionism while examining trends among college students. Lastly, we will introduce activities designed to help students reframe their thoughts about internal and external pressures, build resilience and self-acceptance, and enable them to navigate perfectionism and foster a healthier approach to productivity and well-being.