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"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." - Amanda Gorman
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." - Amanda Gorman
Who: Stanford Genetic Counselors, program alumni, and current students
What: The continuation of a journey in understanding, reflecting, and strategizing about ways we can improve our genetic counseling community and practice. Fostering a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace to meet the needs and challenges of all patients and colleagues, regardless of their background. CEUs will be available. Please bookmark this website, as we will update it at least one week in advance of each seminar with additional details!
Each 1 hour session will consist of three parts:
Teaching on the topic
Small group discussions (please bring a humble openness to growth and change)
Large group brainstorming and goal setting
When: First Monday of each month (with exceptions, see schedule below)
If you would like to access any of our materials or connect with the presentation teams from any of the following seminars, please indicate your interest on our 'Contact Us' form.
If you would like to access any of our materials or connect with the presentation teams from any of the following seminars, please indicate your interest on our 'Contact Us' form.
This may include:
This may include:
- access to powerpoint slides
- access to video recordings
- access to planning materials
- informal guidance on how you can create a similar talk for your intended audience
Date: October 7, 4-5p PT
Facilitators: Mary Ann Campion (she/her), Carolyn Bell (she/her)
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
Read Ableist Detrimental Assumptions: How GCs Need to Pave the Path to Inclusivity (2022)
Read Experiences of Genetic Counseling Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses: A Qualitative Study
Write down one or two quotes before the seminar
During small group discussion, share the quote and discuss resources or approaches to support this student
*Feedback form for GCs seeking CEUs*
Date: November 4, 4-5p PT
Speakers: Rosa Morena (she/her)
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
Read Communication Pitfalls in Interpreted Genetic Counseling Sessions: Ault, R., Morales, A., Ault, R., Spitale, A., & Martinez, G. A. (2019). Communication pitfalls in interpreted genetic counseling sessions. Journal of genetic counseling, 28(4), 897–907. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1132
*Feedback form for GCs seeking CEUs*
Date: December 2nd, 4-5pm PT
Speakers: Aisha Furqan (she/her), Shilpa Narayan (she/her), Maheen Farooqi (she/her), Caitlin Lisa Silva (she/her)
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
"Be Prepared if I Bring It Up: Patients’ Perceptions of the Utility of Religious and Spiritual Discussion During Genetic Counseling" Journal of Genetic Counseling
Guest Post: We Can Do Better – The Experience of a Minority Genetic Counselor, by Tala Berro (The DNA Exchange)
*Feedback form for GCs seeking CEUs*
Date: January 6th, 4-5pm PT
Facilitators: Joselyn Diaz (she/her), Armando Sánchez-Conde (he/him)
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
A New Story of Justice: Nonviolence and Restorative Justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YMxk3v7mVY (3:30).
Carmichael, N., Redlinger-Grosse, K., Birnbaum, S. (2021). Supporting a sense of inclusion and belonging for genetic counseling students who identify as racial or ethnic minorities. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 30(3), 813-827. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1381
*Feedback form for GCs seeking CEUs*
Disability."
Disability."
Date: February 3rd, 4-5pm PT
Speakers: Nicole Adler (she/her)
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
🌐 Visit: NicoleForLove.com
Explore the following videos on the website to prepare for the webinar. Click HERE to review videos or visit Nicole Adler’s YouTube channel to review additional videos:
Labels Don’t Define Me
Dispelling the Myths about Trisomy 21
Interview with Scripps News on World Down Syndrome Day
Learn More About Conservatorship: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/conservatorships
📄 Tip: Take notes on the videos and reflect on how these topics relate to your practice.
*Feedback form for GCs seeking CEUs*
Date: March 3rd, 4-5pm PT
Facilitators: Joselyn Diaz (she/her/ella)
*Feedback form for GCs seeking CEUs*
Date: April 7th, 4-5pm PT
Speakers: Dashiell (he/him) and Kristin Meier (she/her)
*Feedback form for GCs seeking CEUs*
Date: April 7th, 4-5pm PT
Speakers: Hetanshi Naik (she/her) and Misha Raskin (he/him)
*Feedback form for GCs seeking CEUs*
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