Gone Missing

Slowly but surely, people are going missing in the U.S. No, we aren't talking about people being kidnapped, fleeing, or caught up by a rapture. We are talking about shifting language in such a way that people’s identities are no longer acknowledged, supported, or celebrated. As people’s identities are erased, the Drs. consider how to fight back and what is truly within our spheres of influence. Word of the Week [1:25]: Identity Erasure: Whether you work for the U.S. federal government or not, you are probably seeing certain people’s identities being removed from the branding and content of your organization. The Drs talk about why this is so dangerous.Phase 1 [4:52]: Do #BlackLivesMatter?: Given Dr. Shaunna's proximity to Washington, DC, Dr. Lisa asks the question, "What do you think about D.C. removing the Black Lives Matter Mural?" Their discussion may surprise you... Phase 2 [17:43]: Conversion Therapy Goes to Washington: A licensed professional counselor in Colorado challenged the constitutionality of the law that "bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care." Not only is this disturbing, listen in to hear more about the organization that is defending her...they've won before.Phase 3 [29:50]: Concern, Influence, and Control: Dr. Shaunna describes a consulting company's visual depicting "Circles of Concern, Influence, and Control." She ponders what is or is not within one's influence...including ourselves. Mentioned in the show:Pressed by Republicans, D.C. Begins Removing Black Lives Matter Mural - NYTSupreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion TherapyStaying Grounded in an Uncertain World - Howard Consulting (Includes image discussed in the podcast)