What I teach:
Bridging the Divide: Practical Tools for Mental Health Practitioners in Polarized Times
We live in deeply polarized times. The anger, fear, and hopelessness we see in the world inevitably show up with our clients--and in our own families and friendships. As mental health professionals, we are not immune.
This three-hour interactive training is designed for practitioners fed up with the division and ready to find a way forward. Through clinical examples, video demonstrations, interviews, and small-group sharing, participants will:
- Understand how polarization affects therapists personally and professionally
- Learn strategies to reduce reactivity and foster constructive dialogue
- Build skills to help clients, families, and communities bridge divides
- Connect with peers in a supportive, non-isolating environment
More than a workshop, this training strengthens your practice and your role as a “citizen therapist” navigating polarized times with confidence.
Format:
- One day, three hour webinar
- 3 CEUs available
- Participatory workshop
- Mini-lectures, break-out rooms, group discussion
- Video clips with renown therapists and leaders in social justice work
- Shorter workshops for organizations upon request
How I teach:
- Participants share questions, concerns and vulnerabilities
- Provide avenues for hopefulness in a chaotic world
- Rich library of community resources around polarization
- Focus on taking action to change or improve difficult situations
Note:
This is an opportunity to use our hearts and skills
to work together to help ourselves
our family and friends, our clients and our community.
Register for the next webinars:
Use coupon code "FriendsofCheryl" for 15% off the webinar price
June 12, 2026 from 10am-1pm
https://therapyexpress.com/workshops/ListeningS24223222/view
Testimonials from Workshop Participants
Cheryl's "Listening When You'd Rather Not: Bridging Divides" workshop brought together years of skill and experience that equips us to stay engaged and connected rather than to cancel other people. Thank you Cheryl. Sandy Bernabei, LCSW Liberation Psychotherapist
Cheryl’s polarization webinar was a game changer for me. With her guidance I transformed my overwhelming concern into empowered agency in my therapy chair and more importantly in my life. Karen W. Berry Ph. D.
This was an amazing seminar! So relevant to what's going on in the world today re: polarization and how to have conversation. My favorite part was the break-out rooms.--those conversations were so helpful--people talked about their personal and professional struggles with how to connect.
I loved that the presenter used multiple modalities to present the material, including combining break-out rooms with lecture, to keep it more engaging for those of us who have more "active" minds!
I admired your researching this topic. Very needed in today's troubled world.