Academic Faculty

Life as a Jewish American is unique, rewarding, and multilayered. For many, it overlaps with both ethnic and religious identities and comes with a sobering history of persecution and prejudice. This antisemitism negatively impacts mental health and feelings of safety and belonging.  

Join this Gathering to talk with other Jewish Americans about ways to honor your identity and promote safety and belonging in the workplace. Attendees will also learn some self-care strategies for managing prejudice along the way.  

Language shapes culture. It can reflect our present and change our future. Simply put—the words we choose can change our lives. It is important to be intentional and specific with how we refer to and define ourselves, especially when it comes to social identities like disability status. This can sound simple, but it becomes quite complex when we consider history, politics, individual perceptions, and more. 

You did it. You landed the job. You took the first step toward therapy. You’ve made a big change. But then you realize…you’re the first in your family to do it. While you feel a sense of accomplishment and pride, you also feel uncertainty and doubt. Why? Because as exciting as it is to be first, not having a guide for how to navigate shifts in your health and wealth can be confusing and stressful.  

The times are changing. Unfortunately, so is our climate. We’re all living through never before seen weather patterns. Some of us have even lost our homes or loved ones as a result of natural disasters caused by climate change. These noticeable effects can create understandable feelings of uncertainty, stress, and anxiety.  

Join this Gathering to discuss the mental and emotional impact of climate change. Attendees will also discuss self-care strategies for managing climate-related stress and anxiety.

Apr. 19 | 12 - 1 p.m. PST

There is no universal experience for living with a disability—everyone’s is different. Some disabilities are more noticeable than others, while some are not visible whatsoever. Navigating an invisible disability in the workplace can come with unique challenges, including invalidation. The ways disability is defined and understood can significantly impact our mental health and access to resources.  

Join this Gathering to discuss relevant issues experienced by people living with invisible disabilities and how to increase safety and inclusion in the workplace. 

Grief is one of the most common human experiences, yet it’s one of the least discussed and understood. When the grief is due to pregnancy or postpartum loss, it can create overwhelming and indescribable feelings. This grief may affect our ability to be present and fully engaged personally, professionally, and even physically. 

Join this Gathering to discuss the unique aspects of grief related to pregnancy and postpartum loss and to share helpful strategies to care for yourself in the midst of ongoing personal and professional expectations.

Who am I if I don't have what it takes? 

No cracks, no breaks 

No mistakes, no pressure.”

The lyrics from Disney’s film Encanto describe many of us—the “strong ones”—more than we’d like to admit. Expectations about how we should perform can come from inside of us or be placed on us from others. Either way, we can begin to tie our worth and value to our ability to meet these high expectations. At best, this can be exhausting; and at worst, we feel like we will crack under the pressure.  

Unexpected change can be stressful and overwhelming—especially when it puts a strain on our finances. In times of inflation and growing cost of living expenses, adjusting to a new financial reality can feel difficult to manage.  

Join this Gathering to process the impact that financial stress has on your mental health and well-being. We will share helpful self-care strategies for promoting financial well-being while managing unexpected financial shifts and changes.

Signing up to be a parent comes with a lot of fine print and unforeseen complications. Raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis can come with even more, which can lead some to say, “This is not what I expected.” Often, the learning curve in raising a child with ASD can feel steep and never ending, leaving parents feeling drained, overwhelmed, and alone.  

Every employee should feel safe and seen in the workplace. For people in the LGBTQIA+ community, the road to safety and inclusion in the workplace can be filled with disappointment, discrimination, and more. 

Join this Gathering to talk about what safety and inclusion has looked like for you, as well as ways to improve these things in the workplace.  

This Gathering is intended for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.

Apr. 9 | 9 - 10 a.m. PST 

Apr. 24 | 12 - 1 p.m. PST