Wellness Community

As counselor educators, it is essential that we prioritize our own wellness to effectively engage in the critical work of supporting and guiding counselors in training. Historically, academia has not fostered a culture of wellness, and the demands of higher education can often leave little room for self-care. In the Counseling Division, let's commit to disrupting this trend by creating a new framework that centers wellness, even as we navigate the changing landscape of higher education. For those of us involved in social justice advocacy, rest is a form of resistance, and joy is a powerful antidote to the burnout that often accompanies this work. By modeling self-care and wellness, we can better equip our students to carry these practices forward in their own work with clients. We encourage all faculty members to share on this page what inspires and sustains them, how they nurture their own well-being, and how we can collectively build a community of care within our division. This page is a space for us to learn from each other and commit to our own growth, resilience, and joy. [Please submit your contributions to Ann Bradley, (abradley3@antioch.edu).