FSAO Programming 2024
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Office (FSAO) is excited to announce it’s programming for September 2024! FSAO is committed to providing resources to Boston University’s faculty and staff members that help bring focus to your mental health and well-being.
Please register for an upcoming Fall session by clicking the corresponding links below.
Understanding your Nervous System for Greater Physical and Emotional Well-Being
Tuesday, September 17, 12:00 to 1:00 pm via Zoom, presented by Sarah Levy LICSW, SEP, RYT, Register Here
Join Sarah Levy LICSW, SEP, RYT of Embodied Education & Practice, for an experiential and interactive workshop where we’ll explore how your nervous system impacts your physical and emotional well-being. Come learn tangible tools and skills for navigating your body’s stress responses so that you can feel more grounded and present, more often.
Sarah Levy is a licensed clinical social worker, Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner and registered yoga teacher. Sarah has a private practice based in Arlington, MA called Embodied Mental Health where she provides teletherapy to individuals in MA, DC, and MD as well as in-person sessions in Arlington, MA. Sarah is also the founder of Embodied Education & Practice where she runs The Full Cup Collective, a virtual, monthly membership space for millennials who are on the edge of burnout and seeking simple tools to tend to their emotional well-being.
Headspace Programming
Live Meditations
Exploring Play
Thursday, September 5, 12:00 pm, Register Here
Let’s play! The Headspace team invites you to have some fun during this live meditation. Understand how integrating joy and lightness into your routine can uplift your spirit and enhance your overall well-being.
World Mental Health Day
Thursday, October 10, 12:00 pm, Register Here
Mental health is more important than ever — and it starts with taking care of ourselves. The Headspace team invites you to step away from your day and share a collective moment of calm in honor of World Mental Health Day.
Cultivating Loving Kindness
Thursday, November 7, 12:00 pm, Register Here
During this season of gratitude, discover just how transformative a sense of compassion can be. Join this live meditation session to learn how to foster a spirit of loving-kindness toward yourself and others.
A Moment to Rest
Thursday, December 5, 12:00 pm, Register Here
Amidst all the busyness of the end of the year, give yourself the gift of peace and tranquility. A beloved Headspace teacher invites you to join this session so you can slow down, breathe, and recenter to the present moment during this relaxing meditation event.
Upcoming Live Webinars
Navigating Grief with Grace & Gratitude
Session 1: Thursday, Nov 14, 12:00 pm, Register Here
Session 2: Thursday, Nov 14, 8:00 pm, Register Here
Headspace experts share advice for navigating life’s toughest moments.
Losing someone or something we love can feel like too much to handle. But processing grief and coping in a healthy manner can help us find solace and meaning during times of loss. In this live workshop, Headspace experts will explore the journey of navigating grief and provide actionable tools to foster grace and resilience — and even discover gratitude — during life’s toughest moments.
The BU Faculty & Staff Assistance Office (FSAO) offers free and confidential consultation, short-term counseling, and referrals for personal or work-related concerns. Licensed professional counselors are available to meet with faculty, staff, and their household family members either in person, via zoom or by phone, offering up to 3 counseling sessions per issue per year. Common concerns include stress, mental health, family/relationship issues, addiction, and work-life balance. The FSAO also offers resources to foster mental well-being. This includes free access to the Headspace app, anonymous online mental health screenings, and live and recorded wellness webinars. For more information or to request an appointment, call 617-353-5381 or visit the FSAO website.