The Faculty and Staff Assistance Office (FSAO) is excited to announce its programming for January 2026! FSAO is committed to providing resources to Boston University’s faculty and staff members that help bring focus to your mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n
Please register for an upcoming session by clicking the corresponding links below. For additional details and resources, please visit the Faculty & Staff Assistance website<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n OurRelationship Demo\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by Brian D. Doss, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and co-founder of OurRelationship (he, him)<\/span> This demonstration provides an overview of the OurRelationship platform, a self-guided and coach-supported digital intervention based on Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT). The demo highlights core program phases, interactive tools, and outcome-driven design, illustrating how evidence-based relationship care can be delivered at scale while maintaining clinical integrity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Brian D. Doss is\u00a0a Professor\u00a0of Psychology at the University of Miami.\u202f\u202f His research is focused on ways to increase the reach of couple interventions, with a special emphasis on technology.\u202f As Director of a 15-year project funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Administration for Children and Families, he has provided digital interventions to more than\u00a010,000 people.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Dr. Doss has over 125 professional publications and is a co-author of two books: a self-help book for distressed couples (<\/span>Reconcilable Differences<\/span><\/i>) and a couple therapy manual (<\/span>Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy: A Therapists Guide to Creating Acceptance and Change<\/span><\/i>). Dr. Doss\u2019 research has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, the Miami Herald, and elsewhere.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mindfulness for Enhancing Sleep\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by\u00a0Sarah Henderson, LICSW,\u00a0(she, her)\u00a0Assistant Director of the\u00a0Faculty & Staff Assistance Office (FSAO)<\/span> Mindfulness plays\u00a0an important role\u00a0in supporting a positive mental environment, especially when it comes to quality sleep. Restful sleep often begins with a calm, settled mind, and mindfulness practices can help create that foundation.\u00a0Join Sarah Henderson for a\u00a0midday\u00a0mindful meditation focused on enhancing sleep.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Spirituality and Coping with Stress and Uncertainty\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by\u00a0Rev. Karen Coleman,\u00a0D. Min\u00a0(she, her)\u00a0University Chaplain for Episcopal Ministry at BU Marsh Chapel\u00a0<\/span> In times of stress, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm, many people search for meaning, grounding, and hope. This\u00a0webinar\u00a0explores the powerful intersection between spirituality and mental health, and how spiritual practices\u2014whether religious, secular, or personal\u2014can support emotional well-being and resilience.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Through reflection and conversation, practical tools, and insights, participants will learn ways to connect with inner values, cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion, and develop healthier responses to stress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Rev. Karen is a Boston University Chaplain. Rev. Karen also serves as an Assisting Priest at Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston and is a certified mindfulness instructor and spiritual director.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch Recordings<\/a>\u00a0of Past FSAO Programs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation ( e.g. ASL Interpreters, Communication Access Realtime Translation CART), please email\u00a0fsao@bu.edu<\/a>. Please submit requests for accommodations as soon as possible.<\/em><\/p>\nMarch Programs<\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>Tuesday, March 3, 12-12:20pm via Zoom,\u00a0Register Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Tuesday, March 17, 12-12:30pm via Zoom,\u00a0Register Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Monday, March 30, 12-12:45pm via Zoom,\u00a0Register Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nRecommended Webinars and Presentations from Other Trusted Sources<\/h5>\n
![<\/a><\/p>\nMarch Programs<\/h3>\nOurRelationship Demo\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPresented by Brian D. Doss, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and co-founder of OurRelationship (he, him)<\/span>\n<\/span>Tuesday, March 3, 12-12:20pm via Zoom,\u00a0Register Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nThis demonstration provides an overview of the OurRelationship platform, a self-guided and coach-supported digital intervention based on Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT). The demo highlights core program phases, interactive tools, and outcome-driven design, illustrating how evidence-based relationship care can be delivered at scale while maintaining clinical integrity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDr. Brian D. Doss is\u00a0a Professor\u00a0of Psychology at the University of Miami.\u202f\u202f His research is focused on ways to increase the reach of couple interventions, with a special emphasis on technology.\u202f As Director of a 15-year project funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Administration for Children and Families, he has provided digital interventions to more than\u00a010,000 people.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Dr. Doss has over 125 professional publications and is a co-author of two books: a self-help book for distressed couples (<\/span>Reconcilable Differences<\/span><\/i>) and a couple therapy manual (<\/span>Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy: A Therapists Guide to Creating Acceptance and Change<\/span><\/i>). Dr. Doss\u2019 research has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, the Miami Herald, and elsewhere.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMindfulness for Enhancing Sleep\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPresented by\u00a0Sarah Henderson, LICSW,\u00a0(she, her)\u00a0Assistant Director of the\u00a0Faculty & Staff Assistance Office (FSAO)<\/span>\n<\/span>Tuesday, March 17, 12-12:30pm via Zoom,\u00a0Register Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nMindfulness plays\u00a0an important role\u00a0in supporting a positive mental environment, especially when it comes to quality sleep. Restful sleep often begins with a calm, settled mind, and mindfulness practices can help create that foundation.\u00a0Join Sarah Henderson for a\u00a0midday\u00a0mindful meditation focused on enhancing sleep.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSpirituality and Coping with Stress and Uncertainty\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPresented by\u00a0Rev. Karen Coleman,\u00a0D. Min\u00a0(she, her)\u00a0University Chaplain for Episcopal Ministry at BU Marsh Chapel\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/span>Monday, March 30, 12-12:45pm via Zoom,\u00a0Register Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nIn times of stress, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm, many people search for meaning, grounding, and hope. This\u00a0webinar\u00a0explores the powerful intersection between spirituality and mental health, and how spiritual practices\u2014whether religious, secular, or personal\u2014can support emotional well-being and resilience.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThrough reflection and conversation, practical tools, and insights, participants will learn ways to connect with inner values, cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion, and develop healthier responses to stress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRev. Karen is a Boston University Chaplain. Rev. Karen also serves as an Assisting Priest at Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston and is a certified mindfulness instructor and spiritual director.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWatch Recordings<\/a>\u00a0of Past FSAO Programs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nFor questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation ( e.g. ASL Interpreters, Communication Access Realtime Translation CART), please email\u00a0fsao@bu.edu<\/a>. Please submit requests for accommodations as soon as possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\nRecommended Webinars and Presentations from Other Trusted Sources<\/h5>\nMcLean\u2019s Mental Health\u00a0<\/span>Webinar series<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Faculty and Staff Assistance Office (FSAO) is excited to announce its programming for January 2026! FSAO is committed to providing resources to Boston University’s faculty and staff members that help bring focus to your mental health and well-being. 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