Creating a Culture of Self-Care Through a For-Credit Workshop
Presentation Type
30-Minute Presentations
Presentation Abstract (250 word max.)
Self-care and its connection with overall mental health and wellbeing is an area of concern and conversation - prevalent in the media and loaded with myths and misinformation. Students, faculty, and staff across the nation’s university campuses are bombarded with expectations, stressors, and challenges to self-care that are often magnified by the sea of information available. In the Spring of 2022, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies offered a 1 CR workshop for students to provide them with the opportunity to explore the topic of self-care. This project was a collaborative effort between faculty at two institutions, across three departments. In this presentation, we will cover the need for the workshop, the process of development, strategies and techniques used, and next steps for revisions. We will also share some simple self-care practices that can be implemented anytime and anywhere.