With the dismantling of protections in healthcare, attempts to ban DEI, increased virtual surveillance, and threats to our rights - how can we courageously practice our values in this moment? Social workers have a responsibility to connect, be strategic, work "close to the ground," and move forward together in solidarity.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Describe methods for cultivating hope despite attempts to resist change
Identify ways that social workers can operate within core values while navigating organizational or institutional limitations
List steps for building community with people who are most impacted in authentic ways