Peter Brooks & Grace Boulanger
University of Washington Bothell
Grace Boulanger, former Lead Consultant at UW-Bothell, and Peter Brooks, current First Year Composition professor (and former consultant) have worked together on numerous projects related to writing, empathy, and student compassion over the years. They both believe that creative expression should exist alongside academic writing, creating a synthesis of individuality and rigor. The two present a dialogue that discusses strategies to help consultants balance the emotional labor while navigating their omni-directional roles.
acknowledging the importance of emotional well-being is such an important, yet overlooked, aspect of an occupation in any field. You guys did a great job of shining some light on this topic and providing examples for us through your own past experiences. Well done!