Self Care as Embodied Social Justice in the Writing Center
Writing centers serve clients as whole people. Denny explains, “In supporting writers, we never just sit side by side with them as purely writers; they come to us as an intricately woven tapestry, rich in authenticity and texture of identities” (103). Writing centers are often spaces of critical pedagogy, where identity work is brought out and discussed, and as a result, self care is needed when engaging in this sort of activism. This panel highlights multiple ways that self care can exist in writing centers, and discusses the tensions inherent in holding this space within a larger institution.
Writing centers serve clients as whole people. Denny explains, “In supporting writers, we never just sit side by side with them as purely writers; they come to us as an intricately woven tapestry, rich in authenticity and texture of identities” (103). Writing centers are often spaces of critical pedagogy, where identity work is brought out and discussed, and as a result, self care is needed when engaging in this sort of activism. This panel highlights multiple ways that self care can exist in writing centers, and discusses the tensions inherent in holding this space within a larger institution.
