On April 18th, 2025, Dr. Oluwatoni Adebisi led a wellness session at the Future Physicians for Change Conference organized by the American Medical Students Association in Washington, D.C., on the topic “Roots Before Fruits: Leveraging Community for Self-Care while Advocating for Change.” The session encouraged attendees to explore how personal wellness and community support can sustain those fighting for justice and positive change.
Workshop Highlights
- Attendees reflected on the emotional toll of advocacy work and how to stay grounded amid social and political challenges.
- Dr. Adebisi shared that resilience is built over time and strengthened through supportive systems and community.
- Participants discussed the importance of compassion, connection, and shared purpose in sustaining advocacy.
- Practical strategies were shared: practicing compassion, connecting socially, sharing self-care, prioritizing rest, and advocating with others.
- Attendees joined small groups by advocacy focus, reflecting on sustaining emotional health and identifying community-based wellness practices.
Bringing Wellness to More Spaces
Rec Room Wellness invites organizations, advocacy groups, and faith-based communities to collaborate with us in bringing restorative wellness experiences to their members. Our workshops help individuals balance passion with peace, activism with self-care, and purpose with perseverance.
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