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Our blog features viewpoints on current practices, relatable experiences, and tips to support communal learning in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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    The Leader’s Toolkit: Nurturing Safety and Inclusivity at Work
    Leadership, Navigating Emotions, Practical Learning & Development, Workplace Practices, Workplace Trauma, Relationship Building Charmaine Utz, LCSW Leadership, Navigating Emotions, Practical Learning & Development, Workplace Practices, Workplace Trauma, Relationship Building Charmaine Utz, LCSW

    The Leader’s Toolkit: Nurturing Safety and Inclusivity at Work

    Explore our insightful guide on creating safe spaces in the workplace, emphasizing cultural safety, authentic leadership, and accountability. Learn how leaders can prioritize emotional well-being, dismantle power imbalances, and facilitate courageous conversations. Gain valuable strategies to foster an environment where employees confidently express their identities and embrace vulnerability for a genuinely inclusive work culture.

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    The Mind-Body Connection: Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning
    Relationship Building, Navigating Emotions, Practical Learning & Development, Workplace Trauma, Workplace Practices Charmaine Utz, LCSW Relationship Building, Navigating Emotions, Practical Learning & Development, Workplace Trauma, Workplace Practices Charmaine Utz, LCSW

    The Mind-Body Connection: Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning

    Discover the transformative journey of personal growth through learning, unlearning, and relearning. Explore the power of emotions, trust, and vulnerability in this inspiring exploration of continuous evolution. Join us on the path to profound change!

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    Why Recognizing Negative Impacts Matters More Than You Think – Don't Ignore It!
    Workplace Trauma, Relationship Building, Navigating Emotions, Leadership, Practical Learning & Development Charmaine Utz, LCSW Workplace Trauma, Relationship Building, Navigating Emotions, Leadership, Practical Learning & Development Charmaine Utz, LCSW

    Why Recognizing Negative Impacts Matters More Than You Think – Don't Ignore It!

    Unlock the power of authentic communication and stronger relationships by recognizing the impact of your words and actions. Join us on a transformative journey as we delve into valuable insights shared by guest on the Living Out Loud Discussion Series, Minola Clark Manson. Learn how setting boundaries, embracing empathy, and tackling challenging conversations can create a more inclusive and supportive workplace. Don't miss this opportunity for personal growth and constructive change! Read now.

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    How to Support a New Employee Who Came from a Traumatic Workplace
    Workplace Trauma, Leadership, Navigating Emotions, Relationship Building Charmaine Utz, LCSW Workplace Trauma, Leadership, Navigating Emotions, Relationship Building Charmaine Utz, LCSW

    How to Support a New Employee Who Came from a Traumatic Workplace

    Recovery is a process, and it requires patience from employers and employees alike. When a workplace nurtures an environment where every employee can be who they are, they not only feel safe and accepted, but included and connected to the larger mission.

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    How to Have Courageous Conversations at Work [2023]
    Workplace Practices, Relationship Building, Workplace Trauma, Leadership, Practical Learning & Development Charmaine Utz, LCSW Workplace Practices, Relationship Building, Workplace Trauma, Leadership, Practical Learning & Development Charmaine Utz, LCSW

    How to Have Courageous Conversations at Work [2023]

    The quest to improve an organization’s DEI practices will not come without obstacles, but you have the ability to see these challenges and barriers or trampolines. Embracing discomfort and reframing difficult conversations as courageous fosters an environment where employees feel welcome and encouraged to show up to work authentically.

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