As informal educators, we work to create warm, caring environments for our students and serve as an important part of their support system, yet there are times we find ourselves lacking the skills or training to effectively engage with them when they come to us in a moment of need. This program will give Hillel and Chabad professionals tactical strategies to engage in conversation with a student who is sharing a struggle. How do we invite a student to tell their story and articulate what they’re going through? How do we validate and empathize with a student’s experience, and when appropriate, provide coaching and guidance? How do we empower students to find their voice and work through challenges? And through all of this, how do we hold personal and professional boundaries when engaging with students in this way? Join the BaMidbar team for an interactive 90 minute session exploring these questions.
Wellness Without Overwhelm
As we all juggle competing demands, our social, emotional, and spiritual health are taking a toll. What is “whole-health wellness,”