3/11/2026
Published Integrity-Based Advocacy
I have spent the winter rigorously editing research papers and translating clinical insights into accessible, actionable writing for leaders.
Since late 2025, my focus shifted from structuring my philosophy on advocacy to actively publishing about it. I'm currently rolling out a comprehensive, multi-part blog series on Integrity-Based Advocacy. Over the next several weeks, I will be publishing pieces about how we can pursue justice and organizational health without relying on the tools of toxic advocacy.
Developing Trainings & Keynotes
With the writing and research now accessible here, I've shifted focus toward application and am currently building out specific keynotes and training packages designed for nonprofit boards, government agencies, nonprofits, and social service providers. I'm also working toward developing these evidence-based, trauma-informed frameworks into structured courses for practitioners.
Clinical Practice & Academic Work
In parallel with this new platform, my day-to-day commitments remain rooted in direct practice. I continue to teach, mentor, and serve on the board at Pacific University. I also maintain my counseling and coaching practice, working with individuals navigating trauma, wellness, and burnout. Staying engaged in the classroom and the clinic is what keeps the rest of this work honest and grounded.
Solutions for Systems and Leaders
Dr. Don provides the evidence-based framework and the clinical insight needed to navigate today’s most complex social and organizational challenges.
Read The Blog
A curated collection of deep dives into social work ethics, organizational health, and the intersection of trauma and policy. Stay informed on the latest research and Dr. Don’s "Now" projects.
Services
Is your organization’s mission being diluted by ideological drift or systemic fatigue? I help nonprofit boards, government agencies, and social service providers audit their structures and realign their operations with trauma-informed, evidence-based practices.
Speaking & Training
From keynote addresses on "Toxic Advocacy" to intensive workshops on "Burnout to Balance," I bring 20+ years of clinical and academic expertise to your stage. I don't just present data; I provide the tools for cultural healing and leadership resilience.
10/17/2025
Building this site (and ideas)
I’m pouring energy into www.donschweitzer.com — not just as a bio, but as a platform for ongoing thought, writing, and conversation. I’m refining my philosophy on toxic advocacy (you know the PDF we sketched), integrating it into a coherent business model, and experimenting with how ideas can shape practice.
Academic & institutional engagement
At Pacific University, I continue teaching, mentoring, and serving on a board. I still love being in classrooms and helping students wrestle with real problems. I also stay involved in curriculum design, program evaluation, and institutional strategy in social work and community engagement.
Counseling & applied practice
In parallel with academic life, I maintain a counseling/coaching practice — working with individuals, exploring holistic wellness, and weaving mind-body, trauma-informed, and advocacy work together.
Writing, speaking, & public philosophy
I’m drafting essays, critique pieces, and short reflections — thinking through what “toxic advocacy” looks like, how institutions should shift, and how individuals (especially those marginalized) can flourish. I’m also open to select speaking invitations or collaborations that align with these themes.