Staff Council Spotlight: Finding Balance Through Self-Care

Friday, February 6, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

Staff Council welcomes Jay Darr, Senior Strategic Advisor; Charles Guthrie, Executive Director of Student Health Services; and Bernadette Smith, Associate Director, Outreach Programs & Services.

Finding Balance Through Self-Care brings together Dr. Jay Darr, Charles Guthrie, and Bernadette Smith for a candid conversation on what realistic self-care looks like, how to maintain balance in everyday life, and strategies to sustain well-being in times of ongoing change. Together, they bring expertise in leadership, clinical care, and campus well-being, offering practical approaches and insights to support self-care and balance both personally and professionally.

Staff Council offered this panel discussion to Pitt’s broader community following a program created and implemented for the Swanson School of Engineering by Sussan Olaore and Cheryl Paul.

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