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.
Embracing and Nurturing Who We Are and Strive to Be.
Embracing and Nurturing Who We Are and Strive to Be.
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.
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.”
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.
Amidst so much unjust and avoidable pain and suffering, Michael and I are inspired by the incredible summary of 366+ Success Stories in 2024: Aggregated and Organized in a Special Report by Nonviolence News. We hope you will do 3 things upon finishing this remarkable article:
a) Subscribe to the Nonviolence News weekly reports and become a monthly donor to Nonviolent News
b) Set aside your despair and channel your anger and hope, in order to support nonviolent groups & campaigns, some of which we highlighted to you a few weeks ago, including NVI and all of our many partners.
c) Spend your precious time in 2025 reading the mainstream news less and organizing more!
Yours Truly,
Sami Awad and Michael Beer, NVI Co-Directors
From Nonviolence News Posted on December 21, 2024
In the sweep and bustle of the year’s struggles, it’s sometimes hard to see past the disaster headlines. Yet, remarkable progress was made by nonviolent movements worldwide. In this special report, Nonviolence News has gone into our archives and pulled out the gains, victories, and successful solutions that occurred in 2024. We counted 366+ stories – this article highlights many of them and you’ll find the others in the complete list in our Research Archives.....
P.S. In 2025, Nonviolence International will provide grants for nonviolence training around the world, build on our huge global tactics database and training archive, provide fiscal sponsorship for amazing palestinian justice and other international projects, host global webinars to build a global nonviolent network and provide training programs in leadership, trauma resilience, and nonviolent action. Thank you for walking with us in the movement for nonviolence.
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
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
– Psalm 34:18
Coinciding with the recent ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has imposed a sweeping blockade across the West Bank. This draconian measure includes the establishment of 898 checkpoints, severely restricting the movement of Palestinians. A staggering 173 iron gates have been erected, effectively cutting off Palestinian cities. Bethlehem Governorate alone faces the brunt of these restrictions, encircled by 89 of these gates, completely isolating its residents.
The Human Cost of Restriction
This unprecedented wave of restrictions is causing immense hardship for Palestinians. Students are unable to reach their schools and universities, employees are prevented from commuting to work, and farmers are cut off from their fields. The "Container" checkpoint, dividing the North and South of the West Bank, inflicts immense delays, with individuals often waiting for six hours or more. This single checkpoint alone can block access for an estimated 2,000 vehicles and 5,000 people, including students, elderly, patients, doctors, pregnant women, and countless others.
Impact on HLT's Work
These new restrictions pose significant challenges to Holy Land Trust's vital work. Our upcoming "Voices for Change" and "Generations" projects, both targeting university students, are at risk of being severely impacted. With restricted movement, students from Hebron and Jerusalem may be unable to participate, hindering the progress and effectiveness of these crucial initiatives.
Furthermore, HLT operates numerous projects in Area C, including Al-Walajeh, Jub El Dib, Masafer Yatta, Al-Khader, Battir, and many other villages. These restrictions will severely limit our ability to reach these communities, provide essential support, and respond to their urgent needs.
A Call to Action
We urge the international community to play a decisive role in ending the illegal Israeli occupation and restoring dignity to the Palestinian people who have endured decades of military oppression. The time has come for the world to unequivocally declare: "Yes, Palestinian lives matter."
What You Can Do:
Together, we can stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and work towards a just and lasting peace.
Said Durzi Zarzar
Ethics in action despite fear
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