Self-Care for Educators: Exploring Multimodal Artmaking for Resilience While Finding Purpose and Cultivating Well-Being
Includes a Live Web Event on 08/06/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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Self-Care for Educators: Exploring Multimodal Artmaking for Resilience While Finding Purpose and Cultivating Well-Being
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 7–8pm ET
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers
Educators, as helping professionals, often encounter the psychological and physiological effects of burnout and other secondary stressors. We invite you to invest in your personal and professional self-care at this webinar! Join us as we examine artmaking as an explorative source for resilience and self-care. In this webinar, we will use a multimodal approach and engage with prompts designed for reflecting on lived experiences and addressing a myriad of associated challenges. We will also delve into the Japanese concept of ikigai; uncover new ways of determining self-purpose; and discuss how to integrate mindfulness into daily routines—all cultivating calm awareness and intentionality.
Stephen Newbold, Jr.
Digital Arts and Design Teacher
Stephen C. Newbold, Jr. is a Miami, Florida, native, artist, educator, and art leader based in Washington, DC. As a three-time alumni of the College of Fine Arts at Florida State University, he has earned two BA degrees, one in Art History and one in Political Science; a Master of Science degree in Art Education; and a PhD degree in Art Education. He desires to motivate and move people through art for social justice.
Lark Keeler
Artist and Educator, Saint Andrew’s School and NSU Art Museum
Lark Keeler is an artist and educator, connecting mind, body, and spirit over the past 24 years through experiences for learners of all ages and abilities. Lark was awarded the Florida Outstanding Art Educator of the Year in 2024, Elementary Art Educator of the Year in 2022, and Museum Educator of the Year in 2010. She has participated in the National Guild for Community Arts Education Leadership Institute and the NAEA School for Art Leaders. Lark has received certifications in mindfulness fundamentals and art therapy. She is currently chair of the Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education, an NAEA Interest Group.
Upon completion of this NAEA webinar, you may earn 1 hour of professional development credit as designated by NAEA. Once the webinar is completed, you may view/print a Certification of Participation under the "Contents" tab. You may also print a transcript of all webinars attended under the "Dashboard" link in the right sidebar section of the page.
Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning program are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction, and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in their area.
