COUNSELORS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Counselors for Social Justice works to promote social justice in our society through confronting oppressive systems of power and privilege that affect professional counselors and our clients and to assist in the positive change in our society through the professional development of counselors.

Increase Awareness

and knowledge of social justice concerns

Enhance ability

of counselors to engage in social justice action and advocacy

Build a Community

of counselors committed to social justice nationally and internationally

UPCOMING EVENTS

I need a minute monthly series

Presented by CSJ Racial Justice Task Force - Second Friday's at 1PM EST
Next Event: Friday, July 10 at 1PM EST
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On June 8, 2020, CSJ hosted the "I Need A Minute: A Time for Collective Mourning" with AMCD, SAIGE, ACA, and all co-sponsors. We invite all members of the counseling community to join us as we understand the need and purpose of a space for community and collective mourning as we continue the work of pursuing social justice. This event will reoccur monthly as a space to mourn, grieve, and empower each other. For more information, please visit our upcoming events webpage.

#ProtectingTransYouth webinar

Presented by Dr. Lauren Shure, Dr. Misty Ginicola, and Dani Dominguez
Thursday, July 23 at 7PM EST
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This webinar will begin with a discussion of the literature and research on gender identity development and youth. Next, best and developing practices on counseling youth with diverse gender identities will be presented. Lastly, using the framework of the ACA advocacy competencies, strategies for effective counseling practice and advocacy with trans youth and their families will be explored. Time will be left at the end for questions and discussion.

social justice in schools webinar

Presented by Dr. Colette Dollarhide
Monday, August 3 at 7PM EST
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Systemic racism and anti-Black structures exist in all institutions in our society, and schools are no exception. In fact, underlying assumptions of epistemology are based on the Greco-Roman systems of knowledge, which inherently devalue African, Latino, Asian, and Indigenous ways of knowing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct these racist assumptions, and then discuss various ways school counselors can use ecological theory to build a social justice program that addresses intrapersonal, interpersonal, immediate system, and larger system views to promote a culturally affirming school for all students. Participants will commit to working toward culturally affirming structures and practices in their schools.

Call for resources: Addressing racial trauma and Violent & negligent policing in black communities

The Counselors for Social Justice put a Call for Resources, as we create a collection of open-access resources to assist professional counselors in addressing racial trauma and take action against violent and negligent policing in Black communities. We will share these resources on the CSJ website.

Please send any resources you would like to share for counseling practice, clinical supervision, counselor education, advocacy and leadership, and research to Dr. Lauren Shure at pastpresident@counseling-csj.org. Thank you!