Be Well MLA: I Am a Survivor: Empowering, Redefining, and Thriving
Submitted by: Tamara Nelson
The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members. MLA members are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series. In these sessions, MLA members and guests will share lessons learned, strategies, and tips about various wellness topics. Series events will run from September 2024 to MLA ’25.
Join us for an inspiring webinar, “I Am a Survivor: Empowering, Redefining, and Thriving,” highlighting the resilience and strength of individuals thriving during and after an illness. As part of MLA’s signature wellness initiative, Be Well Wednesday, who have overcome significant challenges and are ready to take the next steps in their personal journey. This session will empower survivors from all walks of life—whether overcoming health issues, personal losses, or life-altering events—by providing tools, strategies, and encouragement to redefine their futures and thrive beyond survival.
In this webinar, participants will explore:
- The power of resilience and how to harness it for growth
- Redefining personal narratives to move from survival to thriving
- Strategies for self-care, self-advocacy, and maintaining mental and emotional wellness
- Building supportive networks and communities to foster empowerment and healing
Whether you’re a survivor or supporting someone who is, this webinar offers a safe space for reflection, growth, and empowerment. Expect engaging discussions, practical takeaways, and heartfelt stories of triumph that will inspire and guide you in redefining your future.
Speakers for this session are:
- Kelly R. Gonzalez, UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Andrea M. Hayes, Purdue University
- Morgan Rondinelli, MLIS Student University of Michigan
- Allison Sutton, Black Metropolis Research Consortium
Register in advance for this session.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session.
October 16, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., central time
The Be Well MLA Team invites all MLA members to join us for “I Am a Survivor: Empowering, Redefining, and Thriving.”
Upcoming Be Well MLA sessions:
- November 20, 2024: Humor at Work
- December 18, 2024: Music Therapy
- January 15, 2025: Vision Board and Future Planning
- February 12, 2025: Self-Love in All Seasons
- March 12, 2025: Pets 2!
- April 9, 2025: Financial Wellness
- May 2025 @ MLA Annual Conference
All sessions are from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., central time; presentations are 60 minutes long, followed by an optional 30-minute discussion with the presenters and the Be Well MLA team.