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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
How Share Collaborative Diversity and Inclusion Training Takes a New Approach (While Meeting CLAS Standards) We have been sharing our Cultural Humility to Cultural Reverence framework since 2015. Our learners have helped us understand more fully that the journey to Diversity and Inclusion begins with one step and proceeds to the next. More is …