Also, when you're out building IMC confidence with an experienced pilot or CFII, keep in mind these things as well;

-The airplane doesn't know or care it's in a cloud. The instruments work just as well as they do in visual conditions. (unless you're picking up ice or something, but of course no one should be doing that without the equipment.)

-Most trainers are incredibly stable, and WANT to fly right side up. When disturbed by light turbulence they WANT to return to level flight. Sometimes the best thing is to trim it properly and let go. Or at least use a very light grip with the finger tips. I've had students fly upwards of 40 NM not touching the yoke at all to build confidence in the right side-up characteristic of the aircraft. Let the aircraft designers do the hard work.

-There's nothing outside that's interesting to see once you're transitioning from visual to clouds. Just like there was nothing interesting to see outside with the hood on. Don't get caught up googly eyed at the nothing in the windscreen or windows. You'll learn how to transition from instruments to the runway environment later.