Supporting Wellness in Difficult Times

by Dr. Tamarine Foreman
February 18, 2025

Dear Patton Community,

It has been a challenging week and month. I have struggled with anger, disappointment, and fear. How will we get through these challenging times? I have written many emails to legislators and reached out to my professional organizations. Still, I am left wondering and searching deeply for my strength and persistence.   

As Tara Brach, an American psychologist and author shared, 鈥�When we embrace our inner strength and connect with our deepest values, we can navigate life鈥檚 challenges with greater ease and love鈥� (2024). Despite these uncertain times, I embrace and value being part of our Patton community. I value your contributions and how, in our community, we care deeply about our students. Together, we 鈥�prepare them to be leader-educators, practitioners, and human service professionals to serve society responsibly as change agents in meeting diverse human and social needs.鈥�

As you walk through the halls in Patton, I encourage you to check-in with one another and with your students. Lend a listening ear and a helping hand. Share your kindness with others. Each of us help make Patton a better place to learn; education can be healing. And 鈥�healing can come from love and education鈥� (Dr. Terrence Frazier, January 20, 2025).

Resources for you:

• OHIO's Employee Assistance Program 鈥� Providing assistance with issues such as: childcare, eldercare, parenting, financial & legal issues, health & wellness, emotional well-being, educational needs, daily living and much more.

Thank you for all you do!

Be Well. Stay Well.

Kindly,

Tamarine

Tamarine Foreman, PhD, LPCC-S
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellness