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    • "Whenever something terrible happens, look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."

      Mr. Rogers

    • Strength in times of COVID-19

      We are learning about your mental health needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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    • About us

      The Red Circle develops and offers materials and training on psychological literacy and crisis response.

       

      Sometimes we find ourselves at a loss for words or actions. When a friend confines that they've been assaulted, what do you do? When a family member has been dealing with depression, what kinds of questions should you ask? What do you do after a loss?

       

      The first conversation about a difficult topic typically happens with a trusted friend or family member. How we respond in these situations can change their life, yet we often don't know how to optimally support the people we care about. The Red Circle is working on changing that: We want to create a world in which we're competently there for each other. Just as we learn how to treat a physical wound or to change a broken tire, psychological literacy is essential to get through life and to build and maintain strong bonds with friends, families, communities, and the workplace.

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    • Team

      We are open to new team members and co-founders who are enthusiastic about creating a psychologically literate world.

      Julia Bossmann

      Julia Bossmann, MS

      Co-Founder, CEO

      Prior to founding the Red Circle, Julia mentored startups as Entrepreneur in Residence at Singularity University, did management consulting at McKinsey & Company, conducted research in product prototypes and knowledge engineering at Bosch Research & Technology, served on the Global Future Council at the World Economic Forum, and served as president of Foresight Institute. Julia studied psychology and neuroscience at Heinrich Heine University in Dusseldorf and at USC in Los Angeles in Antonio Damasio's Brain & Creativity Institute. WEF agenda contributor, WEF Global Shaper, Edmund Hillary Foundation Fellow.

      Thomas Breideband

      Thomas Breideband, PhD

      Co-Founder, Chief Instructional Designer

      With a background in ethics and technology research as well as in higher education, Thomas develops the overarching structure for the classes and translates the content into meaningful modules and learning outcomes. He holds PhD degrees in Rhetoric and Cultural Studies from Georgia State University in Atlanta and the Johannes Gutenberg-University in Mainz, Germany.

      Rey Castellanos

      Co-Founder, Chief Training & Facilitation Officer

      Rey is the Founder of Feed Your Wolf, a high-impact coaching and consulting firm, the Founder of Aurify Inc, a coaching and transformation software startup, the Founding Curator of the Global Shapers Sacramento Hub, the Host of the Beyond Failure Podcast, Founding Member of the Forbes Coaches Council and one of the 2019 International Coach Federation Young Leader Honorees.

      Joel Goldsmith

      Content Advisor

      As manager of the San Francisco suicide hotline, Joel trained, mentored, and supervised 180+ volunteers, staff and community partners in suicide prevention. With a background in the arts, humanities, and community based research practices, he brings a storytelling perspective to community mental health. He also participates in the arts as a producer and volunteer.

      Janelle Klaas, LMFT

      Content Advisor

      Janelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, specializing in the treatment of emotional and mental health disorders. She uses modern interventions to help people find insight, heal, and thrive, and feels passionate about increasing awareness of mental health issues and recovery. In her free time, Janelle enjoys gardening, visits to the ocean, and costume parties.

    • FAQ

      What's the story behind the name?

      The name Red Circle is an homage to the Red Cross. As the Red Cross popularized medical first aid, the Red Circle aims to do the same for psychological first aid. The circle is a symbol of community, well-being, and bringing people together.

      Can I sign up for a workshop?

      Because of the current stay-at-home order, no physical workshops are taking place. You can sign up to be notified when we start offering digital content here.

      Who's behind this?

      The project was hatched in the Global Shapers San Francisco group, and led by Julia Bossmann.

      How can I get involved?

      We're a volunteer-based effort. If you're passionate about creating a kinder world, we'd love your input! Contact us here.

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