Student Life Spotlight 2025 View Other Sessions

Join us to hear from other colleagues who attended a conference, training, workshop, or institute this past year and want to share what they learned. Whether it is new skills, tools, or research, we hope to unpack all of the information we're bringing back to campus from our various development opportunities. These will be hosted in rounds of 45 minute breakout sessions, with a break from 12pm-1pm for attendees to grab lunch on your own.

This program is free for all Student Life Staff, and a $15 charge for non Student Life attendees.

This is not a formal conference event, but you can think of it more as a "Teachback" opportunity! Afterward for Student Life Staff, spend time mingling with colleagues at the Annual Student Life Celebration, 3pm-5pm in the Michigan Union.



Guiding students out of a shame cycle

Available Seats 40
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Michigan Union Pond Room
Patty Griffin

This spotlight will explore the concept of a cycle of shame (authored by D.L. Nathanson) and the connection between shame and feeling a sense of belonging. How to recognize dynamics of shame and understanding the triggers, can lead to how empathy and vulnerability can be the antidote to shame. Responses to shame can include withdrawal, self attack, and avoidance - all behaviors we can observe in our communities. What ways can we help students move through shame toward productive, positive engagement? The presenter will offer reflections that inform restorative practices.

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