First Fridays: Mental Health and Self-Care
Friday, November 07, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Webinar Description:
Join the Education Committee for a relaxed, open‑dialogue session focused on mental well‑being in our professional lives. We’ll explore practical self‑care strategies, exchange valuable resources, and build a supportive community of archivists.
What to Expect:
- Welcome & Warm‑up – Brief self‑care exercises and ice‑breaker questions to set a positive tone.
- Open Discussion – Share your challenges, tools, and strategies; bring your own ideas and experiences to enrich the conversation and learn from the diverse perspectives of fellow SCA members.
- Resource Exchange – Discover new apps, readings, and practices that can help maintain mental health on the job.
Why Attend?
This First Friday gathering offers a safe space to connect, learn, and recharge together—helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Preparation Tips:
- Choose a comfortable spot where you can move through the self‑care activities without interruption.
- Keep a writing utensil and paper nearby to join in on the self-care activities.
We look forward to a collaborative and uplifting conversation. See you there!
Please forward any questions or comments to Allura Hays and Shelby Sorensen at educationcommittee@calarchivists.org.
The cost is $0 for SCA members; $0 for student members. This is an SCA Member event only. This event will not be recorded.
Registration is open until November 06.