Eclectic Psychotherapy to Inspire; Breathe Courage, Find Peace.
Embracing and Nurturing Who We Are and Strive to Be.
Eclectic Psychotherapy to Inspire; Breathe Courage, Find Peace.
Embracing and Nurturing Who We Are and Strive to Be.
Eclectic DC's Introduction
Who is Eclectic DC?
Let me introduce myself, I am;
CHRISTIAN GREENE LICSW, PMH-C, WPA
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW; DC, VA, MD, WV, OR, WA, CA)
Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
Whistleblower Protection Advocate Certified (WPA)
I identify as an ethicist. I strive to be; a Womanist who advocates and practices intersectional feminist ideals, cultural humility, and anti-racist consciousness through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, and pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, liberation of Palestinians is essential to liberation for all, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved.
Our Work Together?
Eclectic Psychotherapy to Inspire;
Breathe Courage, Find Peace.
Embracing and nurturing the entirety of who we are and strive to be.
Whether we need to paint, breathe, scream, or whisper we will be there to witness the strength and protect the vulnerability. Speaking even when our voice shakes. We will learn to be gentle with ourselves and vulnerable when amongst safety. We believe in science/ sleep is medicine/ movement is life/ nutrition provides our energy/ social support is vital/ healthy is foundational to happy/ art, music, and humor can heal. Listen, no one has all the answers but there is power in being seen, validation in being heard, and strength in knowing you are not alone. We can do this together, let’s find hope.
We utilize eclectic psychotherapy defined by APA as “any psychotherapy that is based on a combination of theories or approaches or uses concepts and techniques from a number of different sources, including the integrated professional experiences of the therapist. With the more formalized prescriptive eclectic psychotherapy, the clinician attempts to customize psychological treatments and the therapeutic relationship to the specific needs of individual clients. This is done by drawing on effective methods from across theoretical camps and by matching those methods to particular cases on the basis of empirically supported guidelines.”
My Expertise;
Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinician;
What an amazing time in life? It pokes at every emotion that we own. At times these emotions roll, seemingly without ownership, between rage and reverence. All deeply valid feelings. My philosophy is that becoming a parent, whether your baby is still with us or not, is the steepest learning curve in life. We have the deepest respect and honor for our individualized experiences. We are here to listen and support your journey.
Grief and Loss;
Grief and loss can permeate every ounce of our being. In our career we have found that bereavement is instrumentally tied to one’s views of life and death, even when the loss is not life or death. It comes and goes like the wind, seemingly without personal control of our own vessel. Our philosophy is we must grace ourselves with the ability to feel our feelings in our body, being self-aware of our internal dialogue so we quiet assumptions and find a way to not get stuck. We must honor ourselves and our loss so that our loss honors those we love.
Trauma;
We strive to provide trauma informed care utilizing eclectic psychotherapy and empathy. My career has been dealing with families in crisis (at times familial and at times institutional), finding resolutions, and identifying action plans that respect our need for safety, well-being, and belonging. Our goal working with trauma in our community is to help us self-identify hope. Our philosophy is one must master floating in order to learn to swim, otherwise you risk reaching deep water to only panic risking everything. Learning coping skills, self-safety, and self-care is essential to begin trauma recovery. With these new internal boundaries, we will confront how to embrace comfortable consequences, as we may experience losses of those who cannot honor our safety or well-being.
Free, Free Palestine! When History Calls...
Nonviolence Can Heal National Traumas
9/13/24
Wear a Black Ribbon on Oct 6, 7, 8 Campaign
As October draws near, our hearts are heavy with grief and disbelief. How has the world allowed such unimaginable violence and the blatant disregard for basic human rights to persist? Millions of us around the globe, have stood in protest, raised our voices, and called for an end to the atrocities in Palestine. Yet, we are met with indifference from global powers that prioritize their own agendas—political, ideological, and financial—over the sanctity of human life.
In these dark times, we cling to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Change may feel painfully slow, but it is possible. And because of this hope, we refuse to give up. We refuse to lose our humanity. We refuse to stop believing that justice, freedom, and peace are not just distant dreams but rights for every human on this planet.
October 7th cannot be ignored. Israelis are still grieving for the tragic loss of loved ones and are anguishing for the return of their captives. At the same time, October 7th cannot be isolated from history or used to justify atrocities against the Palestinian people. We must also remember October 6th, when Palestinians in Gaza had lived for 17 years in an open-air prison and all Palestinains had experienced decades of suffering and oppression. And we must remember October 8th, when Israel began its genocidal attacks which are ongoing. Let us also grieve the over 40,000 lives lost, the 80,000 wounded, the countless families displaced, and the thousands torn from their loved ones. Let us remember the lives forever altered by policies of expulsion, imprisonment, apartheid, siege, and occupation.
Nonviolence International invites everyone to join us on October 6, 7, and 8 for “Every Life, A Universe, End the Suffering: Global Days of Remembrance and Action.” During these days,
- wear a black ribbon or armband,
- organize or participate in community vigils, sit-ins, sharing circles, walks, events, fundraisers, fasting, or humanitarian efforts, and
- use the hashtag #EveryLifeAUniverse and black ribbon graphic on social media.
These days of remembrance are a chance to reconnect with our shared humanity, reflect deeply, and stand firmly against violence and oppression.
Let us honor those who have suffered, not just in our words but in our actions. Let us be the voice of the silenced, the hope for the hopeless, and the strength for the oppressed. Together, let us prove that nonviolence is not weakness but the most powerful force we possess—a global force capable of bending the arc of history toward justice.
With Peace, Hope and Solidarity,
Sami Awad, Co-Director
P.S. Please join us this week and next month where I will also be joining the Voices from the Holy Land Sep 15th event to share about the work on NVI and to be a guest speaker on the October 20th panel titled Palestine’s Future has to be Different!
- Civil Resistance Tactics in the 21st Century written by Michael A. Beer (free copy here)
- Analysis- 7 steps to end the cycle of violence in Israel and Palestine; The path to peace requires nonviolent action not just from Israelis and Palestinians, but also Americans, the media, aid organizations and others. Mubarak Awad October 12, 2023
- Jonathan Kuttab writes in Beyond the Two-State Solution (Free PDF)
- Hebron International Resource Network
Abortion Rights are Human Rights
7/11/22;
6/29/22;
HHS Issues Guidance to Protect Patient Privacy in Wake of Supreme Court Decision on Roe
6/28/22;
6/24 Recent devastating news;
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending right to abortion upheld for decades (NPR)
Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows
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“Our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians” ~ Nelson Mandela
Statement: International Day of Peace
As we commemorate the International Day of Peace, Holy Land Trust (HLT) stands in solidarity with individuals and communities around the globe who are striving for justice, equality, and healing from conflict and trauma. For the International Day of Peace 2024, the theme is "Cultivating a Culture of peace", resonates deeply with our mission to transform trauma into hope and to empower individuals to become agents of positive change in the Holy Land.
For decades, the people of Palestine have endured the struggles of occupation, displacement, and ongoing violence. Despite these hardships, we at HLT continue to believe in the transformative power of nonviolence and reconciliation as pathways toward lasting peace. Our work spans various communities, where we seek to provide spaces for healing, empowerment, and the envisioning of a future grounded in justice and dignity for all.
One of our most pressing campaigns is #allayesonmakhrour, a vital initiative aimed at protecting the agricultural lands of Al-Makhrour listed as a world heritage site, a cultural and environmental landmark in the Bethlehem area that is under constant threat of annexation and destruction. Through this campaign, we not only seek to raise awareness of the plight of the local families but also call for action to preserve this vital land that holds profound historical and social significance.
Our work with local farmers and residents focuses on protecting their rights to their ancestral land, while also ensuring that their voices are heard on the international stage. We use nonviolent means of resistance to amplify the message of peace, focusing on the broader impacts of land confiscation, economic deprivation, and environmental degradation. #alleyesonmakhrour reminds us that true peace includes the protection of both human and natural rights.
In addition, our mission to empower communities by honoring the dignity and rights of all peoples remains central to our work. We aim to address historical wounds, embrace nonviolence as a lifestyle, and create a vision for peace that transcends past limitations. At the heart of this mission is our commitment to transforming trauma into hope. From offering safe spaces for youth and women to express their experiences through art and storytelling, to organizing summer camps and trauma healing programs, we strive to uplift those most affected by conflict. Through these activities, individuals gain the tools to rebuild their lives and foster a sense of community, even amidst ongoing challenges.
At Holy Land Trust, we understand that peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, equality, and the courage to defend what is right. The International Day of Peace serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to work towards breaking cycles of violence, protecting human dignity, and cultivating hope.
Take Action for Peace To support our work, including the #AllEyesOnMakhrour campaign, and help bring peace to the lives of those affected by trauma and conflict, consider contributing to our ongoing projects in the West Bank and Gaza. Together, we can transform trauma into hope and pave the way for a future grounded in justice and peace.
In peace and solidarity,
Holy Land Trust Team
HLT Team
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