Liz Roemer
@lizroemer.bsky.social
She/her | Professor | clinical psychologist| mindfulness, values, anxiety | antiracist, social justice & equity | birder🪶| “Worry Less, Live More”
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2453-5435
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2453-5435
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Liz Roemer
@lizroemer.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Trying to extricate from corporate-run social media.
Clinical psych professor & author. I study compassion, mindfulness, & values-based living behavioral approaches to anxiety and external stressors. Do my best to work for antiracist justice and equity. Amateur birder 🪶
#therapistsky #psychscisky
Clinical psych professor & author. I study compassion, mindfulness, & values-based living behavioral approaches to anxiety and external stressors. Do my best to work for antiracist justice and equity. Amateur birder 🪶
#therapistsky #psychscisky
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Northwestern’s leaders will likely try to justify their choice to appease fascist extortion with some BS about needing to help researchers get federal funds that were illegally withheld, so it’s important to note that virtually all of the researchers said not to.
So apparently the administrators at Northwestern have caved to the extortionist demands of the Feds. Faculty voted 595-4 AGAINST this measure.
November 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Northwestern’s leaders will likely try to justify their choice to appease fascist extortion with some BS about needing to help researchers get federal funds that were illegally withheld, so it’s important to note that virtually all of the researchers said not to.
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This is almost word for word what xenophobes in the 1930s and 1940s said about Miller's Jewish ancestors and relatives. He's so hateful he couldn't possibly recognize that of course.
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This is almost word for word what xenophobes in the 1930s and 1940s said about Miller's Jewish ancestors and relatives. He's so hateful he couldn't possibly recognize that of course.
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"[G]ender-affirming care saves lives."
"Suicidality scores among the [study's] patients who provided responses dropped by over 67 percent."
"[O]f the hundreds of patients who started hormone therapy, only seven discontinued their treatment."
#USA #Healthcare #Suicide
"Suicidality scores among the [study's] patients who provided responses dropped by over 67 percent."
"[O]f the hundreds of patients who started hormone therapy, only seven discontinued their treatment."
#USA #Healthcare #Suicide
New Study: Gender-Affirming Care Dramatically Lowers Suicide Risk for Trans Kids
Twenty-seven states in the US ban gender-affirming treatments for trans youth, including hormone therapy.
truthout.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"[G]ender-affirming care saves lives."
"Suicidality scores among the [study's] patients who provided responses dropped by over 67 percent."
"[O]f the hundreds of patients who started hormone therapy, only seven discontinued their treatment."
#USA #Healthcare #Suicide
"Suicidality scores among the [study's] patients who provided responses dropped by over 67 percent."
"[O]f the hundreds of patients who started hormone therapy, only seven discontinued their treatment."
#USA #Healthcare #Suicide
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The reality, of course, is that Miller and a significant portion of Trump’s base are the ones who failed to assimilate to America’s post-WWII culture of multi-racial democracy & religious pluralism…and they are now using their power to destroy that once dominant (and still popular) American culture.
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The reality, of course, is that Miller and a significant portion of Trump’s base are the ones who failed to assimilate to America’s post-WWII culture of multi-racial democracy & religious pluralism…and they are now using their power to destroy that once dominant (and still popular) American culture.
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Broad legal precedence holds that just following orders, colloquially known as the “Nuremberg defense” as it was used unsuccessfully by senior Nazi officials to justify their actions under Adolf Hitler, doesn’t absolve troops.
Trump Calls for Democrats to Be Put to Death for Accurately Describing Troops’ Constitutional Duties
Trump accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition "punishable by DEATH" for calling on military members to uphold the Constitution.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Broad legal precedence holds that just following orders, colloquially known as the “Nuremberg defense” as it was used unsuccessfully by senior Nazi officials to justify their actions under Adolf Hitler, doesn’t absolve troops.
For anyone finding it challenging to manage our current context, here are a few suggestions from my piece in @psychologytoday.com on how to care for yourself, even when it’s hard. #psychology #therapysky #academicsky
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For anyone finding it challenging to manage our current context, here are a few suggestions from my piece in @psychologytoday.com on how to care for yourself, even when it’s hard. #psychology #therapysky #academicsky
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Gaza’s medical system is collapsing. Hospitals destroyed. Children without care.
I’m demanding the State Department act now to restore access to lifesaving treatment and release Palestinian medical workers being held without charge.
Health care is a human right.
youtube.com/shorts/bW3R1...
I’m demanding the State Department act now to restore access to lifesaving treatment and release Palestinian medical workers being held without charge.
Health care is a human right.
youtube.com/shorts/bW3R1...
I’m demanding the State Department to act now to rid humanitarian health care crisis in Gaza.
YouTube video by Senator Markey
youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Gaza’s medical system is collapsing. Hospitals destroyed. Children without care.
I’m demanding the State Department act now to restore access to lifesaving treatment and release Palestinian medical workers being held without charge.
Health care is a human right.
youtube.com/shorts/bW3R1...
I’m demanding the State Department act now to restore access to lifesaving treatment and release Palestinian medical workers being held without charge.
Health care is a human right.
youtube.com/shorts/bW3R1...
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Remember that striking Starbucks workers are asking you not to buy Starbucks right now
November 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Remember that striking Starbucks workers are asking you not to buy Starbucks right now
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More great 🪶 sightings in New Orleans
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
More great 🪶 sightings in New Orleans
My first time in New Orleans as a birder did not disappoint! This is an iPhone pic - they were so close! @joshbartok.bsky.social will post his better pics soon. 🪶
November 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
My first time in New Orleans as a birder did not disappoint! This is an iPhone pic - they were so close! @joshbartok.bsky.social will post his better pics soon. 🪶
Conferences are a great opportunity to build the skill of experiencing joy in other people’s joy. 🙂 #abct2025
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
Cultivating Joy in Others’ Joy
Developing a habit of joy in other people’s joy can counter naturally arising envy and promote connection and well-being. These practices can help.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Conferences are a great opportunity to build the skill of experiencing joy in other people’s joy. 🙂 #abct2025
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
#abct2025 folks who are still around today, come see Lisa Nakamura’s poster presenting her exciting study of how interdependent values, social support and self-compassion are associated with mental health.
November 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
#abct2025 folks who are still around today, come see Lisa Nakamura’s poster presenting her exciting study of how interdependent values, social support and self-compassion are associated with mental health.
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Greenfield et al. (2013)
“Treatment for American Indians and Alaska Natives: Considering Cultural Adaptations”
the Behavior Therapist 36(6)
services.abct.org/i4a/doclibra...
“Treatment for American Indians and Alaska Natives: Considering Cultural Adaptations”
the Behavior Therapist 36(6)
services.abct.org/i4a/doclibra...
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Greenfield et al. (2013)
“Treatment for American Indians and Alaska Natives: Considering Cultural Adaptations”
the Behavior Therapist 36(6)
services.abct.org/i4a/doclibra...
“Treatment for American Indians and Alaska Natives: Considering Cultural Adaptations”
the Behavior Therapist 36(6)
services.abct.org/i4a/doclibra...
#ABCT2025 folks - visit my amazing doctoral students at their poster today at 1130. I’m excited about their collaborative research examining how resistance and empowerment may promote well-being in the face of racism
November 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#ABCT2025 folks - visit my amazing doctoral students at their poster today at 1130. I’m excited about their collaborative research examining how resistance and empowerment may promote well-being in the face of racism
#mapoli #academicsky
An important, informed response to the MA Antisemitism Commissions higher ed report
An important, informed response to the MA Antisemitism Commissions higher ed report
Despite a more inclusive introductory framing, the MA Antisemitism Commission's draft report insists on the IHRA definition, declares "Zionist" to be a slur, and directs universities to prohibit academic boycotts and curtail protests
Our response here: www.concernedjewishfaculty.org/mscca-draft-...
Our response here: www.concernedjewishfaculty.org/mscca-draft-...
MSCCA Draft Higher Ed | Concerned Jewish Faculty & Staff
www.concernedjewishfaculty.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
#mapoli #academicsky
An important, informed response to the MA Antisemitism Commissions higher ed report
An important, informed response to the MA Antisemitism Commissions higher ed report
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New report from @mesa1966.bsky.social and @aaup.org : Antisemitism lawsuits and investigations have skyrocketed over the past two years, largely driven by outside groups, and almost all focusing on criticism of Israel.
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New report from @mesa1966.bsky.social and @aaup.org : Antisemitism lawsuits and investigations have skyrocketed over the past two years, largely driven by outside groups, and almost all focusing on criticism of Israel.
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"Pluralism asks us to share space. Restorative justice asks us to share responsibility. The first sustains dialogue; the second ensures that conversation leads to true change."
Coauthored by CJFS member Aaron Shakow
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/17/o...
Coauthored by CJFS member Aaron Shakow
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/17/o...
Harvard idealizes pluralism. It needs restorative justice instead. - The Boston Globe
This is a crisis as serious as any in Harvard’s 400-year history. The university is failing in its duty to make academic freedom real for all.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"Pluralism asks us to share space. Restorative justice asks us to share responsibility. The first sustains dialogue; the second ensures that conversation leads to true change."
Coauthored by CJFS member Aaron Shakow
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/17/o...
Coauthored by CJFS member Aaron Shakow
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/17/o...
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"As long as Jewish Zionist groups intervene every time that curricula veers even slightly toward acknowledging Palestinian human rights, the possibility for a robust cross-analysis of antisemitism within ethnic studies recedes farther from sight."
jewishcurrents.org/in-californi...
jewishcurrents.org/in-californi...
In California, Jewish Groups’ Win Is Students’ Loss
A new “antisemitism prevention” law erodes possibilities for robust public education on both Palestine and Jewish identity.
jewishcurrents.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"As long as Jewish Zionist groups intervene every time that curricula veers even slightly toward acknowledging Palestinian human rights, the possibility for a robust cross-analysis of antisemitism within ethnic studies recedes farther from sight."
jewishcurrents.org/in-californi...
jewishcurrents.org/in-californi...
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Despite a more inclusive introductory framing, the MA Antisemitism Commission's draft report insists on the IHRA definition, declares "Zionist" to be a slur, and directs universities to prohibit academic boycotts and curtail protests
Our response here: www.concernedjewishfaculty.org/mscca-draft-...
Our response here: www.concernedjewishfaculty.org/mscca-draft-...
MSCCA Draft Higher Ed | Concerned Jewish Faculty & Staff
www.concernedjewishfaculty.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Despite a more inclusive introductory framing, the MA Antisemitism Commission's draft report insists on the IHRA definition, declares "Zionist" to be a slur, and directs universities to prohibit academic boycotts and curtail protests
Our response here: www.concernedjewishfaculty.org/mscca-draft-...
Our response here: www.concernedjewishfaculty.org/mscca-draft-...
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On Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember and amplify the memories of all those we have lost to anti-transgender violence.
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember and amplify the memories of all those we have lost to anti-transgender violence.
These were such fun sightings! As soon as we got out of the car we hear the black-bellied whistling ducks 🪶
We saw three lifers within 5 hours of landing in New Orleans! 🪶
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
These were such fun sightings! As soon as we got out of the car we hear the black-bellied whistling ducks 🪶
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Various group-philosophical pessimisms will have you believing that universalism is impossible, not worth striving for. That if you don't oppress, you will inevitably be a victim. I refuse. We are best protected by democracy, by the rule of law, by human and civil rights.
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Various group-philosophical pessimisms will have you believing that universalism is impossible, not worth striving for. That if you don't oppress, you will inevitably be a victim. I refuse. We are best protected by democracy, by the rule of law, by human and civil rights.
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"Today, hunger and starvation are used by the RSF and army as a strategic weapon of war...But these deadly tactics of obstruction, displacement, and starvation alone cannot account for the crisis levels of hunger people are currently facing."
transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu/the-politics...
transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu/the-politics...
The Politics of Hunger in Sudan – Transition Magazine
transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"Today, hunger and starvation are used by the RSF and army as a strategic weapon of war...But these deadly tactics of obstruction, displacement, and starvation alone cannot account for the crisis levels of hunger people are currently facing."
transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu/the-politics...
transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu/the-politics...
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@joshbartok.bsky.social and I wrote about how the #Buddhist practice of mudita can decrease envy and enhance our sense of connectedness. #mindfulness #psychology
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
Cultivating Joy in Others’ Joy
Developing a habit of joy in other people’s joy can counter naturally arising envy and promote connection and well-being. These practices can help.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
@joshbartok.bsky.social and I wrote about how the #Buddhist practice of mudita can decrease envy and enhance our sense of connectedness. #mindfulness #psychology
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
@joshbartok.bsky.social and I wrote about how the #Buddhist practice of mudita can decrease envy and enhance our sense of connectedness. #mindfulness #psychology
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
Cultivating Joy in Others’ Joy
Developing a habit of joy in other people’s joy can counter naturally arising envy and promote connection and well-being. These practices can help.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
@joshbartok.bsky.social and I wrote about how the #Buddhist practice of mudita can decrease envy and enhance our sense of connectedness. #mindfulness #psychology
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...