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Thursday May 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Forget the “buzz” words—let’s be real! In this interactive space, we’ll draw on the arts, lived experiences, and research discussing the necessity of honoring mental health through creativity, community, and cultural literacy. The workshop is centered on engaging lessons that allow for creative expression and an interactive approach to teaching. We'll immerse ourselves in poetry and theatre as a way to develop our understanding of mental health and wellness in an arts-driven classroom. 


The session will have us up on our feet with theatre games, along with writing opportunities, to dig into self, community, and language with an emphasis on culturally responsive creative literacy and action. We’ll also share our creative work and connections to local organizations, engaging with colleagues to offer concrete ideas for integrating wellness and the arts in authentic and intentional ways.
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avatar for Lauren DeJulio Bell

Lauren DeJulio Bell

Adjunct Instructor, University of Illinois Chicago
Lauren DeJulio Bell is a Chicago educator, writer, and actor.

She teaches multiple courses in the Honors College and College of Education at the University of Illinois Chicago, including one entitled Who Tells Our Stories? Exploring Culture & Humanity through Graphic Novels, Poetr... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Evans Room

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