We'll highlight the importance of creating an affirming space for healthy dialogue and collaboration in our communities. Our Core Needs for Community Empowerment Framework will be featured as a tool for enabling diverse perspectives to coexist harmoniously while promoting empathy and deep reflection.hy and fostering thoughtful introspection.

During this session, we will delve into practical strategies for effectively identifying and responding to bias. We will emphasize an outcomes-based approach, focusing on measurable results and tangible improvements. By the end of the session, participants will gain actionable insights to proactively address bias and build a bias-aware environment for all stakeholders.

Participants will explore the Commitment Continuum and its importance in affirming the core needs of trust, self-esteem, agency, belonging, mastery, and purpose. The Commitment Continuum is a framework demonstrating the continuous and dynamic non-hierarchical process of meeting core needs within the community.

The traditional Bystander-Ally Framework has been used to address harm and injustice, but it needs to be expanded. The Challenger Model is a new approach that acknowledges the role of conditioning and culture in shaping our response to harm.

This session aims to help teams understand recent shifts in gender expectations, including the use of "neo-pronouns" and gender-affirming language. Participants will receive guidance on respectfully asking about gender identifiers and tools for avoiding common pitfalls, as well as creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for transgender and gender-expansive individuals.

Interested in creating a more welcoming and inclusive workplace for neurodivergent team members? I offer an engaging workshop to explore contemporary research and best practices for fostering a neuro-inclusive workplace, including effective communication about accommodations and identifying potential barriers for neurodivergent teams.