Each month we are dedicating one session to a different aspect of decentering whiteness work, with our theme guiding us toward which aspect to focus on. When it comes to healing, so many brave and wise voices have lifted up the importance of telling the true history of Thanksgiving. This search for the true history … Continue reading Heal by Telling the Truth…of Thanksgiving
When we are sad or have been hurt, it can feel as though “life is out to get us.” It can seem as though life is small and scary. Our faith tells us that gratitude can help guide us back to believing that life is good and “on our side.” By shifting our attention from … Continue reading Healing through Gratitude
Have you ever had a fight with a friend. How did that make you feel?How did it end up? Our faith reminds us that healing takes work. After a fight with someone, it’s easy to never want to see that person again. We’d rather ignore or run away from the mess. This is true whether … Continue reading Healing Hurting Hearts; Fighting
Helping Children Remember And Honor Their Loved Ones By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT Saying goodbye to a loved one who has died is one of the most difficult experiences for a child. This painful process can be made a little easier by creating avenues for the child to honor and remember their loved one. … Continue reading Healing Hurting Hearts; Remembrance
