Dr. MC’s 4 Part “Owning It” Series - Caring for the Self and Others, Part 4 of 4

Part 4 will examine implicit bias, everyday microaggressions, and the impact they have. Participants will practice ways to respond to microaggressions after they occur and receive tips for preventing them from happening. Lastly, we will look at the power of language and learn how to quiet the inner critic voice.

About the Presenter: Theresa Melito-Conners, Ph.D. (Dr. MC), is the founder of “Dr. MC’s Self-Care Cabaret, ” where your health and well-being take center stage. It is the space to help you find your spotlight and learn all the different aspects of self-care. Additionally, Theresa is a Special Education Administrator in the Greater Boston area. Inspired by her doctoral research, Theresa loves to help others practice better self-care, and she is deeply passionate about this mission. Theresa is a recent graduate from Lesley University’s Ph.D. in Educational Leadership program in Cambridge, MA. Theresa understands the challenges of balancing all of life’s responsibilities and the importance of making time for you. With a B.A. in Theatre Studies from Emerson College and an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Salem State University, Theresa has a variety of unique experiences, from counseling adolescents with mental health needs to choreographing professional musicals. She also serves as a member of The Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council (PCEIAC) for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts. Theresa has presented her expertise across the country, and she has additional publications in the works. Please visit her website www.drmcselfcare.com for more information, subscribe to her blog, newly launched podcast, and find links to her growing community @DrMCselfcare.