Director of Undergraduate Programs/ BSW Program Director/Senior Lecturer North Carolina State University
Self-care is a collective and radical act of care that fosters self-compassion, resilience, accessibility, and interdependence with others. Grounded in disability justice principles, this presentation will explore the intersection of self-care and disability justice in the social work profession, highlighting sustainable and inclusive practices in Practicum Education.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Participants will understand how self-care supports the Ten Disability Justice Principles and explore their usefulness in social work practice and education
Participants will discuss practical tools to integrate sustainable self-care practices into their personal and professional lives.
Participants will be able to describe the inspiration of champions for disability justice and joy through systemic, community-driven approaches.
