counselors for social justice

Roundtable Event: AI in Counseling

Please join Antioch Counselors for Social Justice for this free community event, a round table discussion on AI in Counseling which will include a brief presentation on the current state of AI in the counseling field. The majority of the time will be dedicated to discussion as we look at the ethical and social justice concerns of integrating AI into counseling as well as our personal and professional concerns, hopes, and questions. You can sign up here.

Anchoring Ourselves in Grief

Antioch students and faculty are invited to a one-hour gathering of grief as we enter the third year of witnessing the genocide in Gaza. We will begin with 20 minutes of gentle, guided art-making to help ground us, followed by collective reflection and discussion. Together, we’ll hold space for grief, nurture hope and resilience, and explore how we, like our Palestinian kin, can root ourselves in action toward liberation. 

Register in advance for this meeting.

Join us in the Parent's Solidarity Fast for Gaza!

Antioch CSJ is proud to join teams across Turtle Island in the Parents Solidarity Fast for Gaza, which began on August 10th in response to a call to action from Bisan and the Palestinian Youth Movement.

Parents, caregivers, and allies across the U.S. and beyond are participating in a collective fast to draw attention to Israel’s genocidal starvation of the people of Gaza.

We stand united in demanding:

1. Immediate and unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza

2. An immediate arms embargo on Israel

3. An end to the genocide

This fast is organized as a relay, with each team fasting for one week before “passing the fast” to the next. The fast will continue until these demands are met.

CSJ will take our turn in the relay from December 7–14. If you would like to join our team, please reply with your name and email to aucsj@antioch.edu. We will also create a Signal chat for participants to stay connected and support one another throughout the week, so drop your Signal username in your message if you’d like to join!

Each participant is welcome to fast for up to a week, or for at least one day, at a level that feels sustainable. Choose the fast that aligns with your health and capacity:

• Level 1 – Luxury Fast: Eliminate luxury items like coffee, alcohol, sweets, processed foods, meat/animal products, and avoid eating out. Recommended duration: 7 days.

• Level 2 – Daylight Fast: Fast from sun-up to sun-down.

• Level 3 – 250 Calorie Fast: Limit intake to 250 calories per day.

• Level 4 – Water-Only Fast: Consume only water. (Please review our health and safety toolkit before choosing this level.)

Your safety and well-being are paramount. Please consider any medical conditions and consult a healthcare provider before beginning any type of fast.

You are invited to join in whatever way feels right for you.

Learn more and follow the campaign:
Parents Fast 4 Gaza – Teams & Schedule

Instagram: @parentsfast4gaza
#ParentsFast4Gaza

New Book Club Dates!

Book club is back, and this time we are collaborating with Spectrum to read Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson. Join us for these monthly meetings at bit.ly/CSJ_Spectrum_Marsha, and check out our ongoing events page for more details.

Calling all parents and future therapists!

Join us every first Wednesday of the month for a welcoming peer support space: where all emotions are honored, everyone feels seen, and we share resources to support one another on the parenting journey.

We’re also launching a Signal chat just for Antioch mental health grad students who are navigating parenthood, to foster even more connection and community. If you’d like to join, please email us at work-study-csj@antioch.edu.

CALL TO ACTION!