Chloe Bohnstedt (Oregon State University)

Self-care is a frequently discussed term, but what does it mean for higher education professionals who are deeply committed to their work? As educators, we often find ourselves fiercely invested in the students we serve, but our well-being cannot solely rely on our professional responsibilities. This session will explore self-care within the context of higher education, drawing on themes from interviews with both higher education graduate students and professionals. Participants will leave with practical strategies to integrate self-care into their routines. Intentional self-care is essential for liberation. Read more.

Bari Boyd (Northeastern University)

In this workshop we'll talk about biases and hypocrisies, focusing on how to mitigate their damage. We'll briefly delve into how mental illness and trauma interfere with our ability to learn and grow, and I'll share skills I use to navigate these complicating parts of ourselves. Finally, we'll work together to create a tool for introspection and practice individually using it. You should leave this workshop confident in the use of another tool — be that new insight or community — to once again face a difficult world. Read more