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The Phoenix Forum is a creative and reflective outlet for community members to share their voices through stories, poems, art, and other creative mediums. Rooted in connection and collective healing, this space uplifts the shared human experiences of joy, pain, sorrow, and hope. We believe in the power of vulnerability and storytelling as tools for transformation.
In its updated form, the Phoenix Forum also highlights our presence in the media, including podcast features, interviews, news articles, and research publications. This allows our community to engage with the many ways we are shaping conversations around healing, equity, and mental health across platforms.
Whether through creative expression or public scholarship, this space is for anyone who believes in the power of voice and seeks to be empowered to rise..
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A Parent's Journey Towards Disability Advocacy with AJ Paron
José sits down with AJ Paron to talk about parenting a child with disabilities. José and AJ shatter the belief that one's potential is limited and unpack the role of the parental advocate
"I hear you": The Psychology of Our Differences
When interacting with people, we can easily identify our differences. But, what happens when we recognize that we all have differences? Communities where individuals can grieve and heal collectively, emerge and are united by a shared identity that influences the ways in which we experience the sociopolitical world. So, how do we advance mental health practices to meet the needs of a diverse world and honor differences?