Be REAL
The Resilience Lab and the Center for Child and Family Well-Being have partnered to deliver Be REAL (REsilient Attitudes and Living) to hundreds of staff and roughly 1,000 students. This six-week program equips participants with cognitive skills to manage stressful emotions and situations, mindfulness skills to strengthen self-awareness, and tools for compassion to foster community well-being and mental health. Questions? Email bereal@uw.edu.
Longitudinal Study on Well-Being
The Resilience Lab has been engaged in a longitudinal study on undergraduate student well-being at the UW. The study, which began in 2017 and has surveyed approximately 5,000 first-year students annually, explores resources that may buffer students against stressful events and support their mental health.
Resilience & Compassion Seed Grants
In partnership with the Campus Sustainability Fund, the Resilience Lab awards seed grants to support the beginning stages of projects that cultivate resilience, compassion, and sustainability at the UW. To date, over $118,000 has been disbursed to fund projects led by students, faculty, and staff across all three campuses. The 2021 Resilience and Compassion Seed Grant application cycle is now closed. Questions? Email uwrlcoordinator@uw.edu.
Resistance through Resilience
In collaboration with the Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity, the Resistance Through Resilience program is a new training and speaker series that focuses on the application of mindfulness and compassion-based practices to interrupt racism. Speakers come from a broad range of disciplines and backgrounds, from lawyers, to social workers, to development consultants and meditation teachers. Visit our new Resistance Through Resilience page to watch past speakers, learn about upcoming events, and more.
Well-Being for Life & Learning Initiative
The Well-Being for Life and Learning initiative aids instructors in designing learning environments that promote well-being. In 2020, the Resilience Lab published a guidebook combining research, best practices, and personal testimony tailored to support the whole student; it was distributed to all instructors, deans and chancellors, and advising staff across the UW system. The initiative also convenes a tri-campus community of practice where more than 40 instructors and staff across nearly 20 academic departments meet monthly to exchange ideas and teaching strategies.
