What it Means to Matter

Mattering is prominent in our collective discourse right now. While it may be challenging to express exactly what it means to matter, almost everyone immediately understands it conveys a message about having value.  From an academic perspective, mattering is the psychological state of knowing that you impact the lives of others and have significance in the world around you.  This webinar will discuss the construct of mattering, it's impact on our wellbeing, and explore how it is often the little things that make the biggest difference.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this program, participants will be able to

1. Define mattering
2. Explain how mattering impacts our well-being
3. Discuss the impact of small interactions on individual mattering

About your presenter

Julie Haizlip, MD MAPP is Clinical Professor at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Nursing and Faculty in the UVA Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine. In addition to her training as a Pediatric Critical Care physician, Dr. Haizlip earned a Master's Degree in Applied Positive Psychology.  Dr. Haizlip's professional goal is to integrate her interests in positive psychology and interprofessional healthcare to promote high functioning health care teams for the benefit of both practitioners and patients.  Her current research focuses on mattering in academic healthcare settings.

This event will be recorded by audio and video means. By participating, you grant the University of Virginia the right to use your voice/likeness in any depiction of this event. Video is not required to participate in this event.

The University of Virginia is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact us at EmotionalWellbeing@virginia.edu, at least seven days prior to the start of this event, to request disability-related accommodations.