Upcoming Community Conversations

Please join us for a conversation about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent plan to discontinue the collection of certain workplace discrimination data from employers. Together, we will explore the potential implications of this change for transparency, accountability, civil rights enforcement, and workplace equity. Participants will consider a range of perspectives on the role of data in identifying and addressing discrimination, as well as how changes to reporting requirements may affect future efforts to promote equal employment opportunity.

The wealth disparity in the US between the top 1 percent and low or middle income households has been growing since the 1980s, reaching an all time high this year  (see this article). The growing wealth and income gaps can impact people living in poverty on a personal level, including their access to food, housing, medical care and other basic necessities. Poverty also impacts people disproportionately across different identities, including race, gender and disability status.

On March 31, the Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 decision that Colorado’s ban on providing “conversion therapy” to minors is unconstitutional under the First Amendment and that conversion therapy is considered protected free speech. Shortly after, the NASW issued a statement condemning the SCOTUS decision, arguing that it contradicts the NASW Code of Ethics. While Chiles v. Salazar specifically concerned Colorado’s ban, 22 other states and Washington, D.C. have also banned conversion therapy practices. 

In today’s world, people are constantly flooded with information from news outlets, social media platforms, influencers, podcasts, and online communities. As trust in traditional media continues to shift and more individuals rely on social media for information, many are left asking: Who can we trust? How do we know what is true? And how does the information we consume shape our beliefs, relationships, and ability to think critically?

We invite you to a Community Conversation on Potential cuts to Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance and how it may impact Michigan Medicine Patients

We invite you to a Community Conversation around Use of Self/Self-Disclosure in Mental Health Settings

We invite you to a Community Conversation around Let’s Talk: The War in Iran on Monday, March 30 at 5 PM EST.

We invite you to a Community Conversation around Trans Joy on Tuesday March 24th, 12:00pm (EST), Zoom

You’re warmly invited to join us for an upcoming Community Conversation around Trans Joy. March 31st marks the 17th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility. We will be exploring ways to educate, advocate, and provide meaningful support to these communities. Join us for an opportunity to reflect, share perspectives, and discuss personal philosophies.

Conflict is a normal part of the human experience. Navigating conflict with grace can be difficult. We may be called in to try to resolve conflicts, or help people navigate them. What are your experiences with using restorative practices for conflict resolution? What questions do you have around these practices? Have you experienced challenges in using or being involved with restorative practices to resolve a conflict? Let’s get together and share our experiences and learn from each other. 

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As AI tools increasingly influence therapeutic work, many clinicians and community members are reflecting on how technology is reshaping the meanings of support, trust, and human presence in care. In this Community Conversation, we invite community members to share their perspectives on these emerging changes and discuss the benefits and tensions of AI in psychotherapy.

This is a time for conversation – to share feelings, raise concerns, and talk together as a school community.