EP. 8: Importance of Community and Transformative Justice with Haley "Hale" Morrisette, MSW

Episode 8 February 19, 2025 00:41:29
EP. 8: Importance of Community and Transformative Justice with Haley "Hale" Morrisette, MSW
Deconstructing Therapy
EP. 8: Importance of Community and Transformative Justice with Haley "Hale" Morrisette, MSW

Feb 19 2025 | 00:41:29

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Show Notes

Summary

In this conversation, Hale Morissette shares their journey as a social worker, community organizer, and activist. They discuss the importance of organizing work as a matter of life and death, the motivations behind their activism, and the role of transformative justice in mental health. Hale emphasizes the significance of building relationships in organizing, leading with love, and navigating conflict within activist spaces. They also highlight the need for community-centered approaches to care and the innovative work being done through Overflow Health Alliance.

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Find Hale: ⁠Website⁠

Overflow Health Alliance

Soul Step Solutions

Follow Hale:

IG: @djhale__

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Special Thanks: George Alvarez

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