Saybrook's Virtual Learning Experiences bring students, faculty, and amazing speakers together to participate in an exceptional learning environment tailored to providing a safe and supportive space for student's inquisitiveness and eagerness to learn. Activities during the VLE are designed to expand on the knowledge from coursework, to practice clinical skills, and to participate in professional development through lectures, workshops, invited talks, roundtables, courses, and seminars as well as formal and informal meetings and discussions with faculty, advisors, and peers.
Harmonizing Mind, Body, and Society: Research, Transformation, and Humanistic Pathways
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Day 1
108 - Choosing an Advanced Research Method: Considerations and Best Practices
105 - Unpacking RES3500: Research Design and Scholarly Writing
101 - Department of Mind-Body Medicine: New Student Orientation
113 - Peer Support: Mentor Petitions and Mentor IRB - Open Hours
104 - Transformative Social Change Department Meeting
116 - An Overview of the Saybrook Dissertation Process
102 - Mind-Body-Spirit Integration Seminar Preparation Meeting
117 - Contemplative End of Life (CEOL) Specialization Meeting
Day 2
201 - MBM 5668 Body-Oriented Approaches to Psychotherapy
202 - MBM5523 Theories and Applications in Mindful Leadership
208 - Introduction to TSC 6400 Ethics for Transformative Social Change: Thinking Like a Global Citizen
205 - Department of Humanistic Psychology: Faculty & Student Community Meeting
220 - Submitting the Petition to Form Dissertation Committee (PTFDC) and Dissertation Milestones in Mentor Petitions
206 - Longevity and Ascension: Creative Awakening and Spirituality in the Embodied World
210 - Introduction to TSC6610 Social System Transformation Theory
Day 3
310 - Transformational Dimensions of the Doctoral Journey: Department Chairs Panel
304 - Psychology -CIL/CSIH/EHP - Combined Specialization Meetings
311 - Alumni Research Perspectives: Choosing an Advanced Research Method
306 - Arts-Based Inquiry-First Course Session - PhotoVoice Applied
309 - Introduction to TSC6530 - Social Impact Media: Stories for Change
Day 4
402 - MBM5655/CSIH5655 Mindfulness, Meditation, & Health
406 - TSC Seminar Session #1 of 4: Learning from Activist Scholars: Healing, Activism and Democratic Change
403 - On Creative Ways of Integrating and Embodying Transformative Experiences
407 - TSC Student Lunch Meeting, hosted by TSC Peer Mentors
408 - TSC Seminar Session #2 of 4: Learning from Activist Scholars: Healing, Activism and Democratic Change
405 - Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership 2024 and Beyond
Day 5
501 - TSC Seminar Session #3 of 4: Learning from Activist Scholars: Healing, Activism and Democratic Change
502 - The NIH F31 Grant Journey: Researcher Reflections
505 - Peer Support: Mentor Petitions and Mentor IRB - Open Hours
Day 1
This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
Saybrook University's Sponsored Programs Office supports faculty and students who want to pursue grant-funded research and academic projects. Faculty and students are invited to this session to learn about the new Sponsored Program office and its services. We will provide an overview of our SPIN database of funding opportunities and discuss how you can get an account. We'll answer questions about funded research, including dissertation research. We would love to see you at this session if you are interested in getting grant funding to support your research or want to learn more.
Presenters
Dr. Laura Brewer & Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
109
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
Do you have questions about the advanced research methods courses at Saybrook? This session provides an overview of the advanced research course and how it prepares students for the dissertation. Students will review the principles of aligning the problem statement, research question, and purpose with a research method and the offerings and schedule of advanced research methods courses.
Presenters
Department of Research Faculty
College/Unit
ORISP - DOR
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
108
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/97687844035
Meeting ID: 976 8784 4035
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
Do you want to learn more about the Dissertation Services Office? Join us at this introductory session to learn about how this Saybrook office supports doctoral students to document their dissertation committees with the Petition to Form Dissertation Committee (PTFDC) and the Petition to Request an External Dissertation Committee Member. We will also explain how dissertation milestones are reported as part of your PTFDC and then how you schedule your dissertation defense and editor through our Mentor system. Please come with your Dissertation Services or Mentor Petition questions!
Presenters
Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller, Dr. Laura Brewer, & Krystal Woods, Student Project Assistant
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
111
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This session is for students who want to learn more about RES 3500 Research Design and Scholarly Writing. Students will review the course components, explore class learning activities, and understand the differences between a research prospectus and a research proposal. Strategies for successful completion, including time management, preparation, and writing skills, will be reviewed. This session will be recorded.
Presenters
Department of Research Core Faculty
College/Unit
ORISP - DOR
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
105
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/99699458367
Meeting ID: 996 9945 8367
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
Do you want to learn a little bit more about the Saybrook Institutional Review Board (IRB)? Please join us at this intro session designed to explain the role of the IRB in Saybrook research. Representatives from the Saybrook IRB Office come together to discuss what the IRB does to ensure the ethical protection of participants and others in research and the role of the Belmont principles in helping guide research design. Come with questions about the IRB.
Presenters
Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller, Dr. Laura Brewer, & Krystal Woods, Student Project Assistant
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
110
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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All Students from All Programs
Session Description
This session is designed for doctoral students nearing the dissertation phase, or in the dissertation phase. We will walk through the process of using Mentor IRB to complete and submit an IRB application online. Our Mentor IRB system is an online application and review platform, and the user interface has recently been updated. We will discuss how to complete the required CITI training, navigate the Mentor IRB system, and complete your IRB application. In addition to providing an overview of the Mentor IRB system and application, we will discuss IRB support, including our various office hours. Please come with your IRB or Mentor IRB questions!
Presenters
Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller, Krystal Woods, and Dr. Laura Brewer
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
114
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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This session is Open to:
Only Students in the Program
Session Description
The core MBM faculty and new students will connect and discuss the academic expectations and strategies to succeed in the program.
Presenters
MBM Core Faculty Team
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
101
Zoom Information
This session has restricted attendance. Please contact the presenter directly for the Zoom link.
This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
Students going through the dissertation petition or IRB application process, or those preparing to do so in the future, are invited to this open session hosted by the Office of Research Innovation and Sponsored Programs (ORISP) student project assistant Krystal Woods. This is a drop-in session for students at any level who have questions about Mentor Petitions and Mentor IRB or who want to learn about types of peer support and assistance or where to find guidance on the Mentor Petitions and the Mentor IRB systems.
Presenters
Krystal Woods, Student Project Assistant
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
112
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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This session is Open to:
Only Students in the Program
Session Description
The meeting of the Transformative Social Change (TSC) Degree Department includes students and faculty in the TSC MA and PhD programs, the Social Impact Media MA Specialization and the Peace and Justice Studies MA Specialization.
Presenters
Dr. Joel Federman, Dr. Joy Meeker, & Dr. Laura Turner-Essel
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
104
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
This session is designed for anyone in the Saybrook community who wants to learn about the Saybrook dissertation timeline and where to find resources to support the dissertation process. This will be a collaborative session with contributions from the Department of Research, Dissertation Services, the IRB Office, and Writing Services.
Presenters
Dr. Laura Brewer, Dr. Walker Ladd, Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller and the Writing Services Staff
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
116
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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This session is Open to:
Only Students enrolled in specific course
Session Description
This session will review the format, processes, and procedures for this upcoming course, along with materials needed.
Presenters
Dr. Selene Vega, Dr. Valerie Worthington, Dr. Shannon McLain, Dr. Cliff Smyth
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
102
Zoom Information
This session has restricted attendance. Please contact the presenter directly for the Zoom link.
This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
Thanatology is the scientific study of death, dying, and associated processes. Encompassing the examination of the psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural aspects of death and the biological processes of dying and bereavement, a contemplative approach to thanatology integrates these knowledges and practices into learning, teaching, and care. Thanatologists often work in fields such as medicine, psychology, sociology, and counseling to help individuals and communities navigate the complexities of loss and grief. By exploring attitudes toward death and developing effective coping mechanisms, thanatology aims to improve end-of-life care and support for the dying and their loved ones.
Join us to explore your interest in understanding the principles and practices of contemplative care and what is happening in the specialization!
All are welcome.
Presenters
Dr. Gina Belton
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
117
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/91927859203?pwd=Tq2sbPSdN5HZ09l6Wx5Dy8ZUcqAxEE.1
Meeting ID: 919 2785 9203
Passcode: 332896
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
To close this VLE day, we will offer an hour of guided mindfulness meditation led by MBM faculty members. All Saybrookians are invited to join this circle. No previous experience with meditation is required.
Presenters
Dr. Luann Fortune, Dr. Don Moss, Dr. Gina Belton, Dr. Shannon McLain, & MBM Faculty
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
103
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/97025594952?pwd=VlJVRVk3ZmlHMWJYVlErRllrejlRdz09
Meeting ID: 970 2559 4952
Passcode: 884403
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Day 2
This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this session is designed to start your day with balance, breath, and vitality. Our skilled instructor, Dr. Shannon McLain, will guide you through a series of gentle stretches, mindful breathing exercises, and rejuvenating poses to awaken your body and mind. Prepare your space, roll out your mat, and connect your energy with our campus community. Let's embrace the morning together with mindfulness and intention.
Presenters
Dr. Shannon McLain
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
221
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/97745422766
Meeting ID: 977 4542 2766
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This session is Open to:
Only Students enrolled in specific course
Session Description
Body-oriented psychotherapy uses the pathway of connection with the body to approach psychological issues. This course provides students with a basic skillset to bring a somatic focus to their therapy sessions along with introductory knowledge of several body-oriented psychotherapy modalities. Students will explore experiential exercises from some of the techniques with each other and with a volunteer, as well as study the history and theories underlying these practices and the research done on these mind-body approaches to healing and well-being. This event provides an overview of the course materials as well as experiential exercises and discussion to prepare students for the online portion of the course.
Presenters
Dr. Selene Vega & TBD
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
201
Zoom Information
This session has restricted attendance. Please contact the presenter directly for the Zoom link.
This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This is the basic introduction to hypnosis and will cover the fascinating history, overview of applications and the fundamentals of hypnotic induction and suggestion. Live demonstrations, videos and practice for students enrolled in APH5620 and all other interested individuals. Live course at the RLE with video link for the VLE.
Presenters
Eric K. Willmarth, Ph.D.
College/Unit
CIMHS - APH
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
203
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/4439773353
Meeting ID: 443 977 3353
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
Basic introduction to the world of biofeedback. Live demonstrations and practice for students enrolled in APH5622 and all other individuals who are curious about the core measurement tools of psychophysiology.
Presenters
Dr. Cynthia Kerson
College/Unit
CIMHS - APH
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
204
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/5775075064
Meeting ID: 577 507 5064
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This virtual workshop is required for those enrolled in MBM5523. It is open to others who are interested and able to commit to participating in the entire workshop. It is based on the concepts of mindfulness contained in our model of evidence-based mindfulness for leadership with a focus on healthcare leadership. These include self-awareness, other-awareness, relational mindfulness, and mindful practices in healthcare organization leadership and includes somatic practices.
Presenters
Dr. Luann Fortune, Jennifer DeDecker
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
202
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/94013274496?pwd=MRo1wCV8RFakKebX7ag2zyCgQnqzPT.1
Meeting ID: 940 1327 4496
Passcode: 835844
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This session provides an introduction to TSC 6400 Ethics for Transformative Social Change: Thinking Like a Global Citizen. The practice of ethics involves the exploration and evaluation of different values and assumptions that support alternative courses of action. This course approaches these differences from a global civic perspective that is grounded in our common humanity and recognizes our many social differences. We will practice “thinking like a global citizen” in an evaluation of the merits of a capabilities approach to human development, comparing a property-based economy with a civic-based economic vision. We will also critically examine a number of practices that address challenges that are of particular interest to participants in the course, which might include immigration, complicity in the violation of human rights, the protection of the commons, and alternative views of global finance. In these examinations, we will explore and generate potential designs for a sustainable and just framework for transformative actions on the local, regional, national, and international level. A primary goal of the course is for students to be able develop a global civic ethic that is sufficiently rigorous to face ongoing resistance to social change and flexible enough to enable relevant and effective actions to address the multiple dimensions of our global civic life.
Presenters
Dr. Joy Meeker
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
208
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93623721064
Meeting ID: 936 2372 1064
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This session is Open to:
Only Students in the Program
Session Description
Join us for the annual Psychology Program Meeting, where faculty and students will come together to discuss the exciting plans for the upcoming year. This meeting aims to foster a sense of community, collaboration, and professional development among faculty and students in the Psychology program. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and prepare for a successful year ahead.
Presenters
Robert Cleve, PhD, Israel Espinosa, PsyD, Vasiliki Georgoulas-Sherry, PhD, & Marina Smirnova, PhD
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
205
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/8427018646?omn=98362458244
Meeting ID: 842 701 8646
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
This session is designed for students nearing the dissertation phase, or in the dissertation phase, and dissertation faculty. We will walk through the process of using the Mentor Petitions System, an online application and review platform to document doctoral students' dissertation committees with the Petition to Form Dissertation Committee (PTFDC) and the Petition to Request an External Dissertation Committee Member. The Mentor Petitions platform is also used to document students' dissertation milestones: the dissertation proposal orals and the dissertation defense. In addition to providing an overview of the Mentor Petitions system, we will discuss Mentor Petitions support, including our various office hours. Please come with your Dissertation Services or Mentor Petition questions!
Presenters
Dr. Laura Brewer & Krystal Woods, Student Project Assistant
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
220
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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Only Students in the Program
Session Description
This lunch meeting is an opportunity for MA students in the TSC program to meet informally together and to gather information about their current projects as well as suggest the agendas for the MA support meetings for the Fall semester.
Presenters
Dr. Joy Meeker
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
209
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
In this session, we offer interdisciplinary insight toward nurturing creative awakening and creative spirituality in the embodied world. While capitalizing upon relevant ideas of transpersonal psychology and epigenetics, we will explore the archetypal realm, discerning its offerings and mining its numinous potentiating capacities. Furthermore, we will highlight key dimensions of one's life’s passage that unveil, retrieve, and redeem creativity and creative living within the contexts of cultivating longevity rituals and ascension-oriented practices.
Presenters
Dr. Marina A. Smirnova, & Dr. Sean Hinton
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
206
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/8433225304
Meeting ID: 843 322 5304
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+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This session provides an introduction to TSC6610 Social System Transformation Theory. The aim of this course is to empower students to be able to critically evaluate social systems and become participants in their co-creation and transformation. The course enables students to recognize and analyze social systems and societal paradigms as they present themselves in various domains of human experience, develop a critical understanding of how humanistic values, developmental ideas and norms can be applied to social systems, and develop the ability to create strategies for changes in such systems and norms so that they will improve the wellbeing of the people who participate in them.
Presenters
Dr. Joel Federman
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
210
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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Session Description
Dr. Jeannel King will present on her recent completed dissertation utilizing Heuristic Inquiry. She will offer a combined overview of her two recent presentations at the 2024 SOU Creativity Conference and explore student questions.
Presenters
Dr. Jeannel King
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
207
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/99744077375?pwd=Rcee43egMbwVZGPobLdN3XWXv0eKbc.1
Meeting ID: 997 4407 7375
Passcode: 765935
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Only Students enrolled in specific course
Session Description
This session provides an introduction to TSC6500 Ecological Psychology. Students of sustainability, social transformation, organizational leadership, psychotherapy, consciousness, and spirituality may benefit from developing an ecopsychological perspective. The course should serve all students concerned with how humans created the current environmental crisis and how to resolve it. The course should also be helpful to clinicians whose clients are physically and emotionally harmed by their absence of connection to their life supporting habitats, and whose behavior toward the environment adds to human suffering and to business managers intending to become more effective green leaders. Finally, the course should be useful for advocates for animals, for wildlife, environmental preservation and low impact lifestyles and local community productivity by introducing key concepts about human nature and the human capacity to influence the environmental crisis.
Presenters
Dr. Laura Turner-Essel
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
211
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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Day 3
This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this session is designed to start your day with balance, breath, and vitality. Our skilled instructor, Dr. Shannon McLain, will guide you through a series of gentle stretches, mindful breathing exercises, and rejuvenating poses to awaken your body and mind. Prepare your space, roll out your mat, and connect your energy with our campus community. Let's embrace the morning together with mindfulness and intention.
Presenters
Dr. Shannon McLain
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
313
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/97745422766
Meeting ID: 977 4542 2766
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
This experiential workshop is required for students taking MBM5510 Imagery in Health. Participants will experience and practice various forms of imagery drawn from traditional healing practices and contemporary applications. By the end of the workshop, students will follow, create, and execute five variations of imagery practices. Students will also create a Vision Board/Soul Mandala which will be used throughout the course.
Presenters
Dr. Luann Fortune, Dr. Jei Pearcey, and Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
301
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/99440940563?pwd=doP1qd99EAbZt0KyzMnsxYMnglO5Wm.1
Meeting ID: 994 4094 0563
Passcode: 524922
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Only Students enrolled in specific course
Session Description
Intermediate Hypnosis is open to students who have completed APH5620. This is the second of the three courses that lead to the Certificate in Hypnosis and moves to more advanced induction techniques and applications. An outstanding topic with an outstanding instructor!
Presenters
David Reid, Psy.D.
College/Unit
CIMHS - APH
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
303
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2711634169
Meeting ID: 271 163 4169
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Only Students enrolled in specific course
Session Description
In this virtual experience, participants will learn formal and informal mindfulness practices that potentiate intentional mindful living. Distinguishing between mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation, participants will practice and discuss several mindfulness skills involving the sensory, cognitive, and emotional domains. Participants will experience immersion in several mindfulness practices with both personal and clinical applications. At completion, they will write a personal self-care prescription based on formal and informal practice experience.
Presenters
Dr. Ruthann Russo & Dr. John Patterson
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
302
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2115994605?omn=89718199178
Meeting ID: 211 599 4605
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This panel session, hosted by Dr. Walker Ladd, Chair, Department of Research, explores the transformative nature of the doctoral research journey, as witnessed by Department Chairs for both the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Science (CIMHS) and the College of Social Sciences (CSS). Students and faculty are welcome to attend and bring questions about the power of transformation through the doctoral journey. Panelists: Dr. Devorah Curtis, Chair, Department of Mind-Body Medicine; Dr. Jessica Weissman, Chair, Department of Integrative Functional Nutrition; Dr. Joel Federman, Chair, Department of Transformative Social Change. This session will be recorded.
Presenters
Dr. Walker Ladd, Dr. Devorah Curtis, Dr. Jessica Weissman, Dr. Joel Federman, & Dr. Israel Espinosa
College/Unit
University Wide
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
310
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/98807605473
Meeting ID: 988 0760 5473
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
In this session, participants will learn introductory APA formatting standards including in-text citations, headings, and paper format. Check out our website for more resources and information or contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Presenters
Christina Quirong
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
312
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/95153684400?pwd=l7UCO5TVN0vec0vL3wmYbmijh0bgr0.1
Meeting ID: 951 5368 4400
Passcode: 693409
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This session is Open to:
Only Students in the Program
Session Description
Dr. Smirnova, Dr. Cleve and Dr. Spaeth will co-present on each of the specializations housed within the Department of Humanistic Psychology
Presenters
Dr. Marina Smirnova, Dr. Robert Cleve, & Dr. Drake Spaeth
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
304
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96504704497?pwd=JT6NHfBpaQ9wzQjajqtE3vhRodILvV.1
Meeting ID: 965 0470 4497
Passcode: 647319
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This session is for students preparing to choose a methodology for their dissertation research. Join Saybrook alumna, Dr. Margann Duke, to review the importance of selecting a research method that aligns with their project's intended scope, objective, and research question. Additionally, students are invited to consider how prospective methodological choices create a framework to guide their research efforts and correspond with their personal epistemological stance. Students will participate in individual and small group activities aimed at helping them discern which methodology may best suit their prospective dissertation research. This session will be recorded.
Presenters
Margann Duke, Ph.D.
College/Unit
ORISP - DOR
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
311
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/98251308636
Meeting ID: 982 5130 8636
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
This discussion will explore the question of what is the awakened mind and how are we to fully sustain a practice of awakening? For some, awakening is a numinous experience. Such experience can be powerful and pregnant with meaning, yet life-long meaning often requires practices for further living in a state of becoming. We will explore some of these practices.
Presenters
Dr. Sean Hinton, Dr. Abbe Blum, & Dr. Marina A. Smirnova
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
305
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/8433225304
Meeting ID: 843 322 5304
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This session is Open to:
This session is open to Transformative Social Change students only.
Session Description
This session is designed to enhance the Transformative Social Change (TSC) DepartmentAcademic Support process, which involves monthly meetings during the fall and spring semesters. We will discuss tangible steps to support academic success for the upcoming semester.
Presenters
Dr. Joel Federman, Dr. Joy Meeker, & Dr. Laura Turner-Essel
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
308
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
Dr. Robert Cleve and PhD candidate Jennifer Waters will co-present on the power of Arts-Based Inquiry and provide the practical application PhotoVoice design within Qualitative Methodology. This will be an opportunity for students to explore the content of the CS3010 Arts-Based Inquiry course (required for registered students) and the thoughtful application of this design option.
Presenters
Dr. Robert Cleve and Jennifer Waters (PhD Candidate)
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
306
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93019910512?pwd=YGOT5H55GQHSBn8Yk0T4kPbwaUrX7A.1
Meeting ID: 930 1991 0512
Passcode: 052888
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
This session provides an introduction to TSC6530 Social Impact Media: Stories for Change. The aim of this course is to empower students to analyze and deconstruct media narratives and to recognize their use of visual and aural language constructs to develop and elicit empathy from the viewer. Students will critically analyze the cultural and societal influences on narrative and the importance of story to unite cultures and trigger social change. Students will apply this critical awareness to distinguish and classify storytelling strategies as they connect to specific kinds of subject matter, approach, types of media, and expected goals or outcomes.
Presenters
Toni Bell, MA, MFA
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
309
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/3339843961
Meeting ID: 333 984 3961
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This session will delve into the intersections of Terror Management Theory (TMT) and contemplative end-of-life work, providing an overview of how existential fear influences human behavior and how contemplative practices can offer solace and meaning in the face of mortality. Participants will be introduced to Terror Management Theory to understand the core principles of TMT, including how awareness of mortality impacts psychological well-being and behavior, including behavior and society, by examining how fear of death shapes cultural norms, personal values, and societal structures. We will explore Contemplative Practices and various contemplative approaches such as mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual practices that may inform coping with death anxiety. Finally, we will examine the application in End-of-Life Care and how TMT can inform compassionate care strategies, enhancing the emotional and psychological support provided to individuals turning toward their end-of-life.
All are welcome!
Presenters
Dr. Gina Belton
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
314
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93871692324?pwd=0GRbja9NenT7ag3ZCoXoxdgk8P3f0x.1
Meeting ID: 938 7169 2324
Passcode: 629256
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Day 4
This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this session is designed to start your day with balance, breath, and vitality. Our skilled instructor, Dr. Shannon McLain, will guide you through a series of gentle stretches, mindful breathing exercises, and rejuvenating poses to awaken your body and mind. Prepare your space, roll out your mat, and connect your energy with our campus community. Let's embrace the morning together with mindfulness and intention.
Presenters
Dr. Shannon McLain
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
411
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/97745422766
Meeting ID: 977 4542 2766
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
This experiential workshop is required for students taking MBM5510 Imagery in Health. Participants will experience and practice various forms of imagery drawn from traditional healing practices and contemporary applications. By the end of the workshop, students will follow, create, and execute five variations of imagery practices. Students will also create a Vision Board/Soul Mandala which will be used throughout the course.
Presenters
Dr. Luann Fortune, Dr. Jei Pearcey, and Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
401
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/99440940563?pwd=doP1qd99EAbZt0KyzMnsxYMnglO5Wm.1
Meeting ID: 994 4094 0563
Passcode: 524922
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This session is Open to:
Only Students enrolled in specific course
Session Description
In this virtual experience, participants will learn formal and informal mindfulness practices that potentiate intentional mindful living. Distinguishing between mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation, participants will practice and discuss several mindfulness skills involving the sensory, cognitive, and emotional domains. Participants will experience immersion in several mindfulness practices with both personal and clinical applications. At completion, they will write a personal self-care prescription based on formal and informal practice experience.
Presenters
Dr. Ruthann Russo & Dr. John Patterson
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
402
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2115994605?omn=89718199178
Meeting ID: 211 599 4605
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
In this session, participants will learn about the dissertation finalization process and how to prepare their documents for editing. Check out our website for more resources and information or contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Presenters
Allison Wall
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
411
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/98923400584?pwd=XxkLJaDbeUpM5yYc1QeoiLE9fcShN2.1
Meeting ID: 989 2340 0584
Passcode: 804558
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This seminar will be an opportunity to learn with activist scholars addressing issues of healing, activism and democratic change. The first day of this seminar will focus on learning from activist scholars in relation to healing practices and reclaiming power, including responses to historical trauma, the need for prioritizing self-preservation, and collective care from an intersectional lens. In the second day of the seminar, we will explore tools for overcoming political polarization. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to practice restorative circles in relationship to facing the unknown in the upcoming election.
Presenters
Students: Sarafina Arthur-Williams, Shayla Betts, Sophie Harris, Rasheeda Ouedraogo, & Samantha Wilson
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
406
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This session reviews the basic interview practices associated with qualitative research data collection. Similarities and differences between clinical interviewing and data collection will be reviewed. Students participate in individual and small group activities related to creating interview questions and conducting interviews. This session will be recorded.
Presenters
Walker Ladd, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Research
College/Unit
ORISP - DOR
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
410
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/94165289450
Meeting ID: 941 6528 9450
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
In this session, we can each share very briefly about our own ways of integrating and embodying changes and new, transformative experiences and have Zoom breakout rooms for students to share as well, in small groups.
Presenters
Dr. Jeannel King, Dr. Melinda Rothouse, & Dr. Israel Espinosa
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
403
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96313843609?pwd=z9nsElwtYAXYcGBU6YIV5w15XQpc2u.1
Meeting ID: 963 1384 3609
Passcode: 198921
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This session is Open to:
Only Students in the Program
Session Description
This lunch meeting is an informal gathering for all Transformative Social Change (TSC) Mentors.
Presenters
Student Mentors: Michael Adams, Megan Graves, Ana Johnson, & Katrina Sczesny
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
407
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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All Students from All Programs
Session Description
How might we wake up to the opportunity of each minute, each hour, that we have on this earth? We will play with opening up the recognizable 'character' of linear experience—what is it like to contact and flow with a moving clarity that is an open field of light? There's a possibility of staying in an unfinished, open, and continuing space of feeling, allowing it to expand. We will also explore how, as Stephen La Berge observes, dreaming consciousness is waking consciousness without sensory constraints.
Presenters
Dr. Abbe Blum, Dr. Sean Hinton, & Dr. Marina A. Smirnova
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
404
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/8433225304
Meeting ID: 843 322 5304
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+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This seminar will be an opportunity to learn with activist scholars addressing issues of healing, activism and democratic change. The first day of this seminar will focus on learning from activist scholars in relation to healing practices and reclaiming power, including responses to historical trauma, the need for prioritizing self-preservation, and collective care from an intersectional lens. In the second day of the seminar, we will explore tools for overcoming political polarization. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to practice restorative circles in relationship to facing the unknown in the upcoming election.
Presenters
Toni Bell, MA, MFA, & Ashley O’Shay
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
408
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
Join our distinguished panel of CIL faculty experts to explore the direction of Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership for the current year and beyond. This will be both informational and interactional to examine the shared vision for this wonderful specialization.
Presenters
Dr. Robert Cleve, Dr. Melinda Rothouse, Dr. Jeannel King, Dr. Geneve Hein
College/Unit
CSS - PSY
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
405
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/94694447406?pwd=MPdzBq5gFPpAmbINPZMFy3KQUbGZVm.1
Meeting ID: 946 9444 7406
Passcode: 860528
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
This session provides an introduction to TSC 7085 Globalism and Power. This course describes different manifestations of globalization and identifies the powerful forces directing them, the costs and benefits that come with it, the evolving role of transnational groups, global NGOs, and the opportunities to find personal meaning and local purpose in a global society.
Presenters
Gianina Pellegrini and Dr. Nikolas Roberts
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
307
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/99222951816?pwd=MtgL9iOYCfc89zVLLK1FQabND76MVu.1
Meeting ID: 992 2295 1816
Passcode: 041296
Day 5
This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
Discover serenity and boost your vitality by joining our Guided Tai Chi Session. Suitable for all experience levels, this session will help you cultivate balance, peace, and inner strength. Led by Dr. Carlos Santos, you will be guided through graceful movements, mindful breathing exercises, and meditative practices aimed at enhancing both physical and mental well-being. Tai Chi's gentle, flowing nature makes it accessible and beneficial for everyone.Create a quiet space, wear comfortable clothing, and connect with a like-minded community from the comfort of your home. Let's come together to embrace calmness and positive energy.
Presenters
Dr. Carlos Santo
College/Unit
CIMHS - MBM
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
507
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/97745422766
Meeting ID: 977 4542 2766
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This session is Open to:
All Faculty and Students from All Programs
Session Description
Join Acting President and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Robyn Parker, Dean of Students, Dr. Shaniece McGill, and Academic Deans, Drs. Laura Brewer, Charlotte Hamilton, and Donald Moss, for university updates and a chance to dialogue about your university experience. We will combine information sharing with a listening session to inform actions related to supporting you. Your voice is important; please join us.
Presenters
Dr. Robyn Parker, Dr. Shaniece McGill, Dr. Laura Brewer, Dr. Charlotte Hamilton, & Dr. Donald Moss
College/Unit
Academic Affairs
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
508
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/94609528675
Meeting ID: 946 0952 8675
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
The Saybrook Academic Commons is a shared online environment comprised of Academic Affairs departments supporting academic advancement and research. All members of the Saybrook community are invited to this session to learn more about how this multi-layered network can help teaching, learning, and research via collaboration, connection, and interactive, integrated academic support. We will introduce you to the leaders of our Academic Commons, explain individual department services, and explain how we work together to improve your success.
Presenters
Dr. Laura Brewer, Laura Rice, Dr. Christina Quirong, Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller, Dr. Walker Ladd, & Ray Bailey
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
220
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This seminar will be an opportunity to learn with activist scholars addressing issues of healing, activism and democratic change. The first day of this seminar will focus on learning from activist scholars in relation to healing practices and reclaiming power, including responses to historical trauma, the need for prioritizing self-preservation, and collective care from an intersectional lens. In the second day of the seminar, we will explore tools for overcoming political polarization. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to practice restorative circles in relationship to facing the unknown in the upcoming election.
Presenters
Dr. Dean Johnson & Dr. Amanda Singer
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
501
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This session is designed for students and faculty interested in learning more about the process of applying for an F31 research grant from the National Institutes of Health. Join Dr. Elena Gillespie, Core Faculty in the Department of Research, to learn about her experience planning and executing the NIH F31 grant titled Exploring Social Isolation, Spirituality and Post-traumatic Growth in Caregivers at End-of-Life: A Pilot Study. Reflecting on her experience, Dr. Gillespie will demystify determining eligibility criteria, strategies for crafting a compelling research grant proposal, and resources in the Office of Research, Innovation, and Sponsored Projects (ORISP). This session will be recorded.
Presenters
Elena Gillespie, Ph.D., Core Faculty, Department of Research
College/Unit
ORISP - DOR
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
502
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/95102958104
Meeting ID: 951 0295 8104
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
During this session, student researchers will learn about how to use Sponsored Programs resources to locate possible funding for dissertation research.
Presenters
Dr. Laura Brewer, Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller, & Krystal Woods, Student Project Assistant
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
504
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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This session is Open to:
All Students from All Programs
Session Description
Students going through the dissertation petition or IRB application process, or those preparing to do so in the future, are invited to this open session hosted by the Office of Research Innovation and Sponsored Programs (ORISP) student project assistant Krystal Woods. This is a drop-in session for students at any level who have questions about Mentor Petitions and Mentor IRB or who want to learn about types of peer support and assistance or where to find guidance on the Mentor Petitions and the Mentor IRB systems.
Presenters
Krystal Woods, Student Project Assistant
College/Unit
ORISP
Requirement for Program
No
Session Number
505
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/93654243912
Meeting ID: 936 5424 3912
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• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
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This session is Open to:
All of Saybrook Community
Session Description
This seminar will be an opportunity to learn with activist scholars addressing issues of healing, activism and democratic change. The first day of this seminar will focus on learning from activist scholars in relation to healing practices and reclaiming power, including responses to historical trauma, the need for prioritizing self-preservation, and collective care from an intersectional lens. In the second day of the seminar, we will explore tools for overcoming political polarization. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to practice restorative circles in relationship to facing the unknown in the upcoming election.
Presenters
Student Mumbi Kigutha & Dr. Joy Meeker
College/Unit
CSS - TSC
Requirement for Program
Yes
Session Number
502
Zoom Information
ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96859674813?pwd=UjNWNmJ2MVJBc01FcE5lcmFzTy93UT09
Meeting ID: 968 5967 4813
Passcode: 756615
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What is the purpose of the Virtual Learning Experience?
Saybrook's Virtual Learning Experiences bring students, faculty, and amazing speakers together to participate in an exceptional learning environment tailored to providing a safe and supportive space for student's inquisitiveness and eagerness to learn. Activities during the VLE are designed to expand on the knowledge from coursework, to practice clinical skills, and to participate in professional development through lectures, workshops, invited talks, roundtables, courses, and seminars as well as formal and informal meetings and discussions with faculty, advisors, and peers.
What is the theme of the Fall 2024 VLE?
The theme for Fall 2024 VLE is: Harmonizing Mind, Body, and Society: Research, Transformation, and Humanistic Pathways
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