Evanston Family Therapy Center, situated in Evanston, IL, offers workshops, training, and consultations in narrative therapy under the expert guidance of Jill Freedman and Gene Combs. The center also hosts esteemed guest faculty such as Makunu Akinyela, David Denborough, and Karen Young, among others, enriching the learning experience.
Located on traditional lands of the Council of the Three Fires, the center aims to acknowledge and repair the disrupted relationships with the land and its original inhabitants. It also recognizes the historical injustices faced by African descendants and commits to reparative actions, drawing inspiration from the Just Therapy Team in New Zealand.
The co-directors, Jill Freedman and Gene Combs, advocate for systemic change to address societal problems causing personal suffering, emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility in fostering justice and liberation. Through their work, they strive to shift the focus from individual pathology to broader societal inequities, promoting a narrative of empowerment and social change.
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