Embracing Your Narrative and the Social Responsibility of
Respecting Others’
October 25, 2023 - Lecture
and Discussion
We each live a unique story, but
taking the time to understand our own narrative is the first step is embracing
the social responsibility of respecting everyone’s individual lived
experiences. Dr. LeClair will share her inspiring story of overcoming trauma.
You will be encouraged to explore your emotional past, explore your relational
patterns, release negative experiences, and build resilience so you can
communicate authentically and create healthier relationships personally and
professionally. Building on principles of empathy, mindfulness, and
self-compassion, we will discover how you can draw upon your past narratives
and create new tools for moving through difficult experiences. Having
self-understanding and compassion allows for us to have greater empathy and
respect for a diversity of people and their stories.
Dr. Cassandra LeClair is an
award-winning professor, author, motivational speaker, and sexual assault
survivor. She is an expert in communicating feelings and improving connections.
Cassandra’s mission is to educate individuals on how to have effective and
healthy communication to enhance their personal and professional lives. The
purpose of this work is to help others improve self-awareness and gain an
understanding of their communication patterns to enhance their physical,
mental, and social well-being.
Co-sponsored by the UIS School of Communication
and Media
