myCSUSMFaculty Self-Care
Faculty Care Facilitator
Sharon Kim is the Faculty Care Facilitator, a social worker and CSUSM educator who
has been teaching and supporting students here since 2017. She brings extensive experience
in mental health services, complex care coordination, and resource navigation to this
role. Sharon values providing a calm and confidential space for faculty to talk through
concerns and explore options for the following topics:
- Resources and referrals for mental health and wellness, at CSUSM and in the community
- Classroom safety and de-escalation strategies
- Workplace-related challenges
To schedule an appointment, call 760-750-4029 or email skim@csusm.edu. Sharon is available
to meet virtually, by phone, or at her office in KEL 2120.
Faculty Safety and De-escalation Resources
In October 2023 Sarah Jayyousi led a workshop on Faculty Safety and De-escalation. You can watch the recording of the workshop (campus log-in required).
Useful Apps for Self-Care
Please note that this list of links are provided as a resource and is for informational purpose. CSUSM, the Faculty Center, and the Faculty Care Facilitator does not endorse or approve any of these applications. CSUSM bears no responsibility for their accuracy, or usefulness. ·
- Mindful CSUSM
- Calm
- Luminosity Mind – Meditation app
- Happify- overcoming negative thoughts and stress and life challenges
- Mindfulness Daily
- Fragrant Heart- Heart centered-meditation.
- oscER San Diego (NAMI) – Organized Support Companion (education, and San Diego County behavioral health resources)
- Stop Breathe and Think






