FSAO Programming 2025

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Office (FSAO) is excited to announce it’s programming for March 2025! 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 Spring session by clicking the corresponding links below. For additional details and resources, please visit the Faculty & Staff Assistance website.

Trauma and Stress Related Disorders: Tools for Rebuilding Resilience   

Monday, March 24, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 pm on Zoom

Presented by Dr. Kimberlye Dean

This presentation will provide foundational knowledge about the development of trauma and stress-related disorders, including co-occurring disorders. It will also explore evidence-based treatments for trauma disorders and examine the impact of intergenerational trauma across diverse cultures.

Dr. Kimberlye Dean is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Triad Psychotherapy, a group practice providing culturally responsive trauma therapy and mental health services. Broadly, her clinical specialties include anxiety disorders and trauma related conditions, cognitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse disorders, and culturally responsive care. Dr. Dean trained at Louisiana State University, VA Boston Healthcare System, and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.

Coping with Change and Uncertainty 

Thursday, March 13, 12:00 to 12:45 pm on Zoom

Presented by Colleen McGuire, LCSW

Human beings crave security. Having a sense of what to expect gives us a sense of safety and control.  In our current world, we’re having to endure enormous uncertainty about what lies ahead. This can leave us feeling anxious, powerless and emotionally drained.  This workshop will focus on science-based strategies for coping effectively with uncertainty for navigating the challenging days today and ahead.
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2025 Headspace Live Webinars and Meditations Register Here

On The Go

Three 25 minute episodes on managing stress, helping you sleep more soundly and finding a longer-lasting focus at work. Navigate to this link and use password Loveyourmind to access these episodes. 

Watch Recordings of Previous Live Headspace Webinars and Meditations

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation ( e.g. ASL Interpreters, Communication Access Realtime Translation CART), please email fsao@bu.edu. Please submit requests for accommodations as soon as possible.