Wellbeing
The purpose of this hub is to bring together resources from across different places and spaces to create one central hub where our network can come to find tools to help us as a collective adapt to and thrive through, the rapid changes in our political, economic, and social environment.
Latest Resources
Staying Grounded in Cultural Knowledge and Wellness Practices
MACC Conversations podcast episode featuring Elder Atum Azzahir (Cultural Wellness Center) and AsaleSol Young (Housing in Action), discussing how staying connected to culture, identity, and community supports wellness and helps prevent burnout in human services work.
What Does Rest Have to Do with Culture, Equity, and Justice?
MACC Conversations podcast episode with coach and poet-storyteller Sook Jin Ong on rest as more than sleep — exploring how systemic inequities affect people's ability to rest and how workplaces and communities can share the responsibility of caring for one another.
Black Leadership in Unsettling Times: Finding Joy and Establishing Boundaries
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Khadijah Cooper of Annex Teen Clinic on leading as a Black woman during uncertain times, prioritizing team well-being and boundaries, and using joy as a source of resilience.
From Burnout to Balance: Nonprofit Compassion Fatigue
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Warren Duncan of People Incorporated Training Institute on burnout and compassion fatigue among nonprofit staff, and strategies like psychological safety and open communication to build resilience.
Upholding Resilience and Resistance with Values and Boundaries
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Jean Loyd of Real Life Real Talk on how core values like family and curiosity can anchor personal boundaries and support resilience in nonprofit and human services work.
Finding Your Resilience Through Mindfulness
MACC Conversations podcast episode with meditation instructor Drake Powe on practical mindfulness techniques — like deep breathing and reframing stress — for staying resilient in demanding nonprofit roles.
How Mindfulness Can Create a More Just Society
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Black Zen co-founder Jasmine Johnson on how mindfulness reduces stress and prejudice, and its role in supporting BIPOC communities and building a more just society.
Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace to Sustain and Strengthen Teams
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Holly Henning of Women's Advocates on building a trauma-informed, team-centered workplace culture that supports staff well-being and boundaries.