Charlotte Marima’s Post

In an ideal society everyone would be prosperous: Why? Then everyone would be able to build a life free from lack and poverty. People could take care of their physical and mental health and have access to effective healthcare. Learning is valued and everyone receives a high-quality education, so they can reach their potential... #lack #poverty #mentalhealth #qualityeducation #healthcare

Knowledge, beliefs, identities, and values are at the heart of Indigenous healing practices, passed down by Elders, Traditional Teachers, and healers. 🌿 In this two-day module, A Community Practice Approach to Family Violence, we’ll explore how these teachings are applied today to address family violence within Indigenous communities through holistic, community-based, and healing justice approaches. ✨ Join us on February 27-28, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST as we dive into: 🔹 An Indigenous definition of family violence 🔹 Root causes linked to colonization 🔹 Wholistic healing approaches 🔹 Cultural safety in practice 🔹 Indigenous-focused healing services This workshop is an invaluable opportunity to deepen your understanding of Indigenous perspectives on family violence and how non-Indigenous helpers can integrate Indigenous worldviews into their practices. 📅 Date: Feb 27-28, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST 💻 Virtual via Zoom 🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/3S9Skv2 ❓ Questions❓ : indigegogy@wlu.ca

In America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, I explore the urgent need for our nation to embark on a path of healing, approaching our collective challenges as if America itself were a patient in therapy. It's time we look beyond partisanship and recognize the deep psychological wounds affecting our institutions and society as a whole. Through personal stories, client insights, and historical reflection, I highlight the consequences of untreated trauma and offer a vision for national healing. I dream of an America where generating love is national policy. 💙 It’s time to wage peace and begin the work of reconciliation. Together, we can create a future filled with hope, unity, and healing. Get your copy here: https://lnkd.in/gqsqbfgG #AmericaInTherapy #NationalHealing #MentalHealthMatters #WagingPeace #Reconciliation #HopeAndHealing #SocialChange

I am excited to be on the advisory board for Temple of the Forgotten, "a non-denominational spiritual organization dedicated to providing spiritual support and community for folks living on the margins of society: the unhoused, incarcerated, mentally ill and addicted." I believe that TOF is radical in that the external mission seeks to match inner values. We are called to repeatedly ask the question, "Can you keep the deep water still and clear, so it reflects without blurring? Can you love people and run things, and do so by not doing?" (Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching, Ursula K. Le Guin’s version) Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gUd6qGmq

Healing Justice is a path to liberation and social justice, rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors and the needs of our present and future generations. 🔆 Here’s to unlearning care practices rooted in oppressive structures and embracing collective models of care to respond to trauma and build resistance. 💪🏾 #healingjustice #collectivecare #feministpractices #healingpractices #chevs #africanfeminism #feministpractices #collectivecare #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Yesterday, I attended the annual meeting of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine. The room was buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm for change. I spent the first half of the meeting inspired by the work being done and conscious of the continued work that needs to happen. As the day progressed, I thought, “How does all of this fit together.” I heard others share: “How do we raise awareness, share resources, and reach the communities we want to work with?” Others discussed the myriad of barriers from policies that are well-intended but myopic and problematic. I was mulling over the problems at lunch, feeling like I was having a hard time finding a way to fix these daunting systemic issues. I shared this with Shay Bellas. Shay said: “Well, there’s always a first step.” With these sage and simple words, my perspective shifted from the problem to the solution. So, that’s what I shared in our afternoon breakout sessions. I highlighted that often, we are focused on fixing a harmful system because there are immediate needs. People may be suffering, or our goals are not being achieved. However, at some point, someone will need to take up the work of disengaging systems of harm and building practices of peace. However, at present, we need both. Fania Davis wrote in her book on race and restorative justice we need the warrior and the healer. We need those who are working to fight the harmful systems that are impacting our communities now. Yet, we can’t forget that what we truly want is healing. We want supportive, healing practices, not systems of harm. Our goal is not to endlessly fight a constant cycle of harm. Our goal is to reinstate practices of peace. Restorative justice practices offer steps to begin the seemingly impossible work of healing our broken communities and ending the harm cycle. Thank you to all the warriors and healers. #restorativejustice #healing #DEI #JDEI #Maine

Today, on the first International Day of Play, let’s take a look back at how at BRAC’s humanitarian play labs children learn new things everyday through a play based model, and how it helps to deal with trauma. #HealingThroughPlay #InternationalDayOfPlay https://lnkd.in/gxp2ucHY

Good Morning to the Social Workers and Therapists who know that we are not meant to maintain a status quo which keeps our professions in demand. I always tell clients and colleagues alike that our root goal should be and is to work ourselves out of a job. With individuals or relationships I want my folks to eventually not need me, including having built a rooted village community which can hold, help and heal. I the larger scheme I remind folks that this current iteration of these professions only exists because we live in societies where people are denied resources for their needs, their rest, their joy, and healthy connections. That means at the end of the day abolition, of professions which need suffering, scarcity, and trauma to exist, is the goal.  Collective Liberation is and will always be the goal. Collective Liberation requires collective healing. 

🌟 Introducing the EMBODIED SOMATIC ABOLITIONISM CULTURAL FIRST AID COMMUNAL INTENSIVE (ESACFA-CI) 🌟 Led by Dr. Resmaa Menakem, this groundbreaking workshop series is specifically designed for Black bodies (Visibly Melanated) looking to deeply engage with embodied practices to support communities through crisis. 📅 Upcoming Session: July 10 from 10 AM – 1 PM CST. 🔍 Why ESACFA-CI? Unlike traditional psychological first aid, our program delves into the racialized aspects of trauma, providing tools and insights tailored to the unique experiences of Black communities. 🛠️ What You'll Learn: Understand various forms of trauma and resilience. Confront the history of white-body supremacy. Master prep reps for racialized disaster preparedness. Enhance your resource and well-being networks. Tune into your body’s signals with advanced somatic practices. 👥 Small Groups: Work closely within a triad to foster personal and communal growth. Join us for a transformative journey to equip yourself with the skills needed in times of crisis and beyond. Dive deeper into your healing journey with the Black Octopus Society! 👉 Enroll now and be a part of change: https://lnkd.in/gzJ4mxzy #BlackOctopusSociety #ResmaaMenakem #SomaticAbolitionism #HealingJustice #EmbodiedPractice #CommunityHealing