Equity + Inclusion

Today, more than ever, we’re starting to be aware of the critical nature of team wellness and wellbeing in the workplace. Providing an environment of support and wellbeing can help reduce turnover, alleviate burnout, and offer people more job satisfaction.   Beyond the need to focus on wellbeing from an employer perspective, there’s a need …

Focusing on Team Wellness & Ongoing Wellbeing Circles Read More »

The National Social Workers’ Alliance recently updated its Code of Ethics to reflect some of our collectively experienced changes over the last few years. The challenges faced by social workers and those working on the frontlines of care are tougher and more prevalent than ever.   At Share Collaborative, we align our work to support …

How Share Collaborative’s Trainings Align with the NASW Code of Ethics Read More »

As we shared in our previous Ripple, we recently had an insightful discussion on interpersonal skills in organizations with our friends and partners from Growing Minds.   Today we continue that discussion with Susan Solvang and Izzy Solvang of Growing Minds, along with the leadership of Share Collaborative, to delve into the importance of mindful …

Mindful Leadership from Within: Continued Conversation between Share Collaborative and Growing Minds Read More »

Recently, we had an opportunity to converse with our friends and partners, Susan (Solvang) Lubar and Izzy Solvang of Growing Minds. This Milwaukee-based organization helps build mindfulness practices to facilitate kinder communities and learning environments.   During our share, we discussed many overlapping areas of our two organizations and the way our missions align. One …

Interpersonal Skills in Organizations are Vital: A Conversation between Share Collaborative and Growing Minds Read More »

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s horrific death and the global Black Lives Matter protests that ensued, the creation of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) positions within workplaces has become the new norm. We may see hiring ads seeking J.E.D.I. leadership or hear of more Diversity and Equity initiatives in our workplaces.   According …

J.E.D.I. Leadership: 5 Core Competencies for the Journey of Cultural Humility to Cultural Reverence Read More »

Self-care is crucial for all individuals in many professions, but it’s especially important that we focus on wellness for human service professionals. When you’re working with emotional and complex topics, self-care gives you the energy to keep going.   In our previous Ripples, we have shared the experience of our collective journey to the summit …

Wellness for Human Service Professionals on the Equity + Inclusion Journey Read More »

As we engage in the important conversations surrounding equity and inclusion, it’s helpful to establish conversation agreements to guide us on our journey.   It may feel a bit formal or even awkward at first, and that’s part of the process. Throughout our Shares and group discussions, we’ve found that establishing conversation agreements gives everyone …

Conversation Agreements on the Journey to Equity and Inclusion Read More »

The concept of Cultural Competence has been explored and discussed for many years. And yet, the need for more awareness, sensitivity, and connection is something we’ve hungered for as evolving human beings.   Over the last several decades, those working in services sectors who have begun recognizing the humanity in each person with whom they …

Developing from Cultural Competence to Cultural Reverence: The Journey to the Summit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Read More »