3 results for tag: Rachel Naomi Remen

Cultural Competency & 7 Things You Should Expect from a Mental Health Professional

I am incredibly grateful for the experiences of working with the Urban League for several years. The National Urban League works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the underserved in America. I had the opportunity to work with and be supervised by many excellent social workers, community organizers and counselors that trained me in culturally competency as a mental health professional and social worker. Of course,  there is always more to learn. There are so many different cultures, religions and sub-cultures both here in the United Sates and around the world, it is impossible to truly achieve cultural competency. However, we can continue to learn and grow to support our communities to the best of our ability. Cultural competency is a process. not a static destination.

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Listen To Their Story – Ex-CIA Undercover Officer

The video below is titled "Former Undercover CIA Officer Talks War And Peace". While I was listening and watching, what was loudest to me is how this applies to everyday life, not just foreign wars. What if we listen to their story as a practice we all keep when trying to resolve conflicts with partners, lovers, friends, family, neighbors and co-workers?   Listen To Their Story - Ex-CIA Undercover Officer - Holding Hands Diversity ...

Providence Spiritual Life Coaching – Helping, Fixing or Serving?

I recently read an incredible article in Shambala Sun titled Helping, Fixing or Serving? by Rachel Naomi Remen. This article inspired an opportunity to reflect on the differences of helping, fixing or serving. As a Providence Holistic Counseling Services, the distinctions are important and valuable in my work. During periods of my life when I was receiving support from professionals in the Mental Health and Spiritual Communities, I was fortunate to be directed to people who clearly wanted my best interest first, this was clear in the way they interacted and guided me. I somehow knew this, even from those I paid for their services. I think we can feel at a deeper level when we are served and when are being helped or fixed by someone. ...