Rhode Island Higher Education Training Consortium

Our worlds have been turned a bit upside down these past several years. We have each had to focus our energy on everyone else: students, colleagues, and family. But what about you? For a well needed change, this session will provide the space and literal breathing room to pause and assess your own work life. We will use mindfulness, reflection and journal writing to tap into what you love about your work and what talents make you feel alive, and break into small groups to share what you discover. Flow, values, and daily gratitude are some of the concepts we will discuss as paths to increased happiness and engagement at work.

As we turn from personal reflection to the collective experience of work, a key factor in feeling energized and fulfilled is often a sense of connection and belonging. Together, we will look at what strengthens (or weakens) that sense of connection. Through collaborative dialogue, we’ll generate ways to build more meaningful relationships, encourage reciprocal support, and create a team culture that feels welcoming. Whether you’re a supervisor or a colleague alongside others, you’ll walk away with actionable practices to enhance belonging for yourself and those around you.

Optional Prework:

You will receive a handout related to your values. You will be given 5 mins to review and complete this during the session, but if you prefer you can work on it beforehand.

9:00 – 9:30 Coffee & Connection

9:30 – 12:00 Program