Please join us for the Lived Experience Luncheon Series!
MeWeRTH’s Lived Experience Luncheon series invites members in our community to present on their lived experience highlighting challenges they faced and their resiliency in the face of these challenges. The presentations will be virtual and open to the Carleton community as well as the public. We would be thrilled to have you join us for these events. Details on the event dates and speakers are available below.
“Everyone faces challenges. I believe that by sharing these experiences and perspectives, we can foster resilience and increased well-being. Please join us for these inspirational stories.”
– Dr. Joanna Pozzulo, Director, MeWeRTH
Dr. Chad Danyluck – April 10, 12:00-1:00pm
Harmonizing Mind and Body: Simple Strategies for Stress and Wellness.
In this presentation, Professor Danyluck will emphasize the importance of understanding the connection between mind and body to reduce stress and improve well-being. Drawing on the biopsychosocial model of challenge and threat and notions of “physiological toughening”, Professor Danyluck will explain how the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors can either enhance or hinder our response to stressors as we pursue our daily goals. The presentation will conclude with a guided meditation.”
Dr. Johanna Peetz – Nov. 1, 12:00-1:00pm
Money Matters: Strategies for sticking to financial goals
Almost anyone has struggled with controlling the impulse to spend money – and almost anyone might have found this difficult at times. Advice on how to control spending abounds: popular media articles, academic publications, and personal opinions suggest different strategies that might make sticking to spending goals easier. This presentation will explore what financial self-control might look like, review and compare advice on spending strategies, and discuss empirical evidence examining which strategies were most effective in a series of studies on personal monthly spending.
Dr. Robert Coplan – Sept. 13, 12:00-1:00pm
The Power and Paradox of Solitude: Making the Case for the Benefits of Being Alone
Although we all spend time alone, we all experience solitude differently. As we transition into a post-pandemic world, it has never been more important to consider the causes and consequences of solitude for our well-being and mental health. This presentation will explore the concept of solitude from a psychological perspective, with a particular focus on how and why we can all benefit from spending time alone.