The Pessimist's Guide To Helping: Why Do We Even Bother?

Let’s face it - what we do doesn’t work nearly as well as we would like. Since nothing (and no one) ever seems to change for the better, what’s the point? The first part of this discussion-oriented workshop will explore multiple variables that lead to our field’s generally low “success” rates, as well as the disdain that helpers often have towards the system as a whole. After this frank conversation, the remainder of the workshop will aim to inspire by focusing on the empowering and optimistic reasons that answer the pessimistic question, “Why do we even bother?”