Refilling the Reservoir: A Virtual Mini-Retreat for STCC in Pandemic Times

1:00pm -1:50pm

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All materials: stored within this Google Drive including; student resources, faculty wellness, slide decks and historical trauma & racism materials. Transcript not edited for accuracy.

Session Description:

The global pandemic has upended everyday life as we knew it, and its long-ranging impacts have stretched far beyond what many expected. Educators/school staff have borne much of the brunt, working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 crisis. This mini-retreat workshop will introduce bite-size strategies for renewal and rejuvenation at a critical time when we need to refill our reservoirs. As we near the second anniversary of the pandemic’s onset this spring, it is critical to look back on what we have accomplished in our campus communities over the past year and harvest the seeds for recovery we have planted – even when they may seem hard to find. Join us for a restorative session of reflection, appreciation, and contemplation while we invest in learning sustainable ways to care for ourselves. Anyone who teaches and/or supports students in their work is welcome to attend.

Presenter:

Emily Wilson, MPH, MS is an Instructor of Public Health and Pre-Health Programs Advising Coordinator at MCPHS University (formerly Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences), part-time Instructor at Brookline Adult & Community Education, and a graduate student in the Health Professions Education Doctoral program at Simmons College. Prior to teaching and beginning her doctoral studies, Emily completed a pre-doctoral research fellowship on the applications of trauma-informed care practices in child and family-serving systems. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), certified in sexuality education by Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, and has worked as a health educator in various school-based settings. Her research interests include the impact of trauma, adversity, and toxic stress on health and learning, and eliminating health disparities. Emily holds a Master of Public Health, a Master of Urban Studies, and professional certificates in the Treatment of Trauma, Developmental Disability Studies, and Non-Profit/ Public Management.