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and communities displaced by climate disasters. No wonder then, the perception may loom— and not just for young people— that truly meaningful action for the individual has become elusive. Amidst all of this, a single, alert conversation says: You matter; I see you and I hear your voice.
One conversation at a time, we have the immense power to give this worth, this dignity, to each other.
Works Cited
Bass, Ellen.“ The World Has Need of You.” Like a Beggar, Copper Canyon Press, 2014
Knight Meyer, Patricia.“ Attachment, Identity, Adoption: 10 Related Quotes by Dr. Gabor Maté.” My Adopted Life, Jan. 21, 2023, https:// myadoptedlife. com / 10-quotes-bydr-gabor-mate /.
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Melanie Drane is a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist who works at USC Keck / LA General Medical Center, providing emotional support to physicians in training. She is also a faculty member at the Stanley King Institute for Deep Listening and maintains a private practice. Melanie served as poet-in-residence and instructor at her alma mater, Interlochen Arts Academy and lived for two decades in Europe and Japan.
Deans of Students’ Summit Maritime Conference Center, MD • April 15-17, 2026
This popular event is a unique opportunity to connect with other student support professionals around topics that are at the core of our communities.
“ The Deans Summit provided me with valuable discussions, insights, and perspectives that made me feel affirmed in my position and gave me ideas to bring back to my day-to-day work.”- Past Attendee
For more information, visit www. csee. org / event / deanofstudents
Applications due January 30th for CSEE’ s Dean of Students Certification Program! Find out more: www. csee. org / page / DOS
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