People involved in community service work, in either a paid or volunteer capacity in ‘mainstream organizations’, will welcome this workbook.  It is a personal, thoughtful and action oriented reflection on the author’s journey as she facilitated an organizational change process of responding to diversity.   Using the particular approach of Just Therapy as the framework, the author covers concepts of working with, developing meaningful partnerships, reciprocity and sharing power.

This workbook can be used as a tool by individuals for personal reflection or by working groups to focus discussion.  The workbook is of value to groups who are just starting to think about how to address issues of diversity in service work and to those who already have experience.  Like an onion, questions are multilayered and can provoke a deep conversation.

Maureen Collins said, “Though Responding to Diversity is about personal learning and organizational change, it is really about seeking transformational change in our organizations and our community.”  She has created an excellent tool for those who want to bring their heart and spirit to any discussions and planning about diversity.

©2006, 49 pp, softcover