Well-Being and Resilience Community of Practice (WBRCoP)
Higher education asks people to give constantly: to teach, advise, support, respond, adapt, and care. But what happens when the people holding students up are running on empty? The Well-Being and Resilience Community of Practice (WBRCoP) is a space for educators, staff, and academic advisors to push back against burnout, build sustainable practices, and rethink what it means to thrive while supporting learners.
This is not just a conversation about stress. It is a collaborative effort to name the pressures facing those who teach and support students, share practical strategies for well-being and resilience, and build a stronger culture of care across ̽»¨ÊÓƵ. Through reflection, dialogue, and evidence-based practice, WBRCoP helps participants cultivate their own well-being while exploring how wellness can be embedded into teaching, advising, and student support.
What Is the WBRCoP?
The Well-Being and Resilience Community of Practice centers on wellness, well-being, and resilience for the people who teach, guide, and support students. ̽»¨ÊÓƵ is a partner of the Okanagan Charter and is committed to promoting well-being for all who live, work, and learn here. WBRCoP draws on evidence-based research in neuroscience, psychology, education, and contemplative practice to support both individual and collective well-being.
What Is the WBRCoP's Mission?
The mission of the WBRCoP is to:
- Build a community that helps destigmatize burnout among educators, staff, and academic advisors
- Share strategies that support individual well-being and resilience
- Exchange ideas and resources for integrating wellness-centered practices into teaching, advising, and student support
At its core, WBRCoP is a reflective, discussion-based community that empowers participants to take meaningful, practical steps toward sustainable well-being.
What Does WBRCoP Offer?
- Monthly Meetings
Engage in discussions about burnout, well-being, and resilience with colleagues across campus. These gatherings create space to reflect on challenges, share experiences, and develop practical strategies together. - Workshops and Events
Participate in workshops and special events that offer concrete applications, emerging research, and timely conversations about well-being in higher education.
Stay connected throughout the year with updates, events, and shared resources related to well-being and resilience. Members can also contribute articles, tools, and ideas to the larger network.- Resource Sharing Hub
Help build and access a collaborative online toolkit focused on well-being practices for educators, staff, and academic advisors, including contemplative practices for personal and professional use.
Why Participate?
- Build community with peers committed to a healthier, more sustainable campus culture
- Learn strategies you can apply in your own work and daily life
- Explore ways to integrate well-being into teaching, advising, and student support
- Contribute to broader conversations and initiatives that shape wellness at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ
How to Get Involved?
- Attend monthly meetings
- Participate in workshops and events
- Collaborate on projects and initiatives that promote wellness across campus
Each semester, WBRCoP hosts two Zoom meetings and one in-person gathering for educators, staff, and academic advisors to connect, exchange ideas, and help shape a more comprehensive approach to well-being at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ. Meetings are discussion-based and centered on reflection, resource-sharing, and practical strategies. Participants also explore contemplative practices that can support both personal well-being and student-facing work.