Join the Network to Advance Abolitionist Social Work (NAASW), Institute for the Development of Human Arts (IDHA), and USA Palestine Mental Health Network (USA PMHN) on Monday, December 11 for a virtual panel conversation with mental health providers creating opportunities for solidarity with Palestinian liberation through their roles.

Beyond clinical approaches for supporting clients directly impacted by the ongoing genocide and addressing historical, collective, and racialized trauma, we will invite panelists to share their own strategies and skills for politicizing the therapeutic relationship in the context of this repressive moment. Further inquiries into knowledge and praxis will aim to connect the dots between psychoeducation and political education, mental health and collective care, and Palestinian and global liberation.

This event is particularly geared towards mental health workers, clinicians, counselors, and students interested in deepening solidarity with Palestinian freedom struggles. Researchers, educators, activists, survivors, peers, current and prior service users, writers, artists, and other advocates are also welcome to join us.

Donations: NAASW, IDHA, and USA PMHN are small organizations that strive to meet the accessibility needs of our community to the best of our ability. This event is by tiered suggested donation to cover the cost of ASL interpretation and panelist honoraria, though no one will be turned away due to a lack of funds. Any further proceeds generated from the event will be donated to organizations that support Palestinian liberation efforts.

Access: ASL interpretation and automated captioning will be provided. Recording to be announced.

If you have any questions about access or otherwise, please email contact@idha-nyc.org or abolitionistsw@gmail.com.