Sientate: A Contemplative Approach for Radical Self-Care

10:30am-12pm

Presenter: Esmilda Abreu-Hornbostel

Session Type: Workshop

Topic: Psychological and emotional well-being and supports

Recording

Description

Explore self-care as a radical act. Many times, we separate self-care, mindfulness, and contemplative inquiry from social justice and activism. Even those that already value contemplative practices see it as outside the scope of their work in social change, often feeling they don’t have time for such indulgence. Inspired by the Dalai Lama and Audre Lorde’s assertions that self-care is not a self-indulgence, the presenter shares her personal experiences as a Latina activist and weaves in psychology principles, neuroscience, contemplative practices, and anti-oppression pedagogy to address the need for self-care for community leaders, advocates and educators of Latinx identities. Participants will learn how to leverage mindfulness, self-reflection, heritage, and beauty to stay fully present for the critical work they are called to do. By addressing the current stresses of Covid19, this integrative workshop aims to fortify participants with easy actions that enhance protective factors, build resilience, and foster post-traumatic growth.

Files

Self Care Seminar- Micro-practices.pptx

Facilitators

Esmilda Abreu-Hornbostel, Ph.D.

Acting Vice President of Student Life, Manhattan College

eabreuhornbostel01@manhattan.edu

Dr. Esmilda Abreu received her master's degree in Psychology and her doctorate in Organization and Management. She received Governor Whitman’s Pride Award for working with diverse populations, developed the first hospital credentialing program for complementary medicine in the country, served as Co-Chair of the Mentoring Committee on the Presidential Commission of Affirmative Action and Diversity at Montclair State University, and established the Bias Education and Response Taskforce at Pratt Institute. She served as Director of Equity and Diversity at Montclair State University, Executive Director of the Women’s Rights Information Center, and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs at Pratt Institute. She is currently the Acting Vice President for Student Life at Manhattan College, teaches at MSU School of Business, and serves as the Chair of the Bergen County Human Relations Committee. Dr. Abreu has studied meditation and contemplation and has had a personal mindfulness practice for more than 38 years.