Community & Connection Learning Series
The Office of Well-Being, in collaboration with several CUIMC partners across the institution, host informational sessions aimed at cultivating empathy and community connection by providing tools to promote effective communication and enhancing our understanding of diverse perspectives.
As we plan for future sessions, please see below for our list of previously recorded sessions. If you have any questions or suggestions for future sessions or workshops, please reach out to the Office of Well-Being at well-being@cumc.columbia.edu.
Previously recorded sessions:
- Addressing the Unspoken Issue | Dr. Colleen Cullen & Dr. Lou Baptista | June 27, 2024
- Managing Trauma When Trauma is Ongoing | Dr. Elizabeth Murphy Fitelson & Dr. JoAnn Defide | July 11, 2024
- Validation as a Tool for Connection | Dr. Erin Engle & Dr. Colleen Cullen | July 18, 2024
- Who are the Jews? Jewish Identity & Antisemitism in the 21st Century | Dr. Laura Shaw-Frank | July 25, 2024
- A Physician's Pathway to Humanitarian Service | Dr. G. Joel DeCastro | August 1, 2024
- Building Dialectical Thinking: From Theory to Practice | Dr. Zachary Blumkin | August 8, 2024
- Supporting Teams During Challenging Times | Dr. Colleen Cullen, Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Joseph Harney, & Nina Heyman | March 19, 2025
- Jewish Belonging: Confronting Antisemitism and Fostering Community | Dr. Laura Shaw Frank | March 27, 2025
- The Role of Health Workers in Humanitarian Response | Dr. John Roberts & Erica Tavares | April 17, 2025
For our Columbia colleagues not affiliated with the medical center, you can access the available recordings here.