Folks, I Don’t Think This Situation Is a “Wait and It Will Resolve” Kinda Thing
Democracy and Governance, Civic Action & Advocacy, Threats to Democracy, Social and Political Justice, Activism and Social Justice Liberation-Based Therapy Democracy and Governance, Civic Action & Advocacy, Threats to Democracy, Social and Political Justice, Activism and Social Justice Liberation-Based Therapy

Folks, I Don’t Think This Situation Is a “Wait and It Will Resolve” Kinda Thing

I’ve been hearing a lot of folks say, “Things will work themselves out.” As if democracy is some self-cleaning oven. As if the erosion of rights, the rise in political violence, and the increasing normalization of authoritarian tactics are just phases we can ride out. I hate to break it to you, but this isn’t a waiting game. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment.

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On Violence: An essay on the enduring challenge 
Activism and Social Justice, Violence and Conflict, Social Issues and Social Change, Economic Systems and Inequality, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie Activism and Social Justice, Violence and Conflict, Social Issues and Social Change, Economic Systems and Inequality, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie

On Violence: An essay on the enduring challenge 

Violence continues to permeate societies worldwide, leaving indelible marks on all of us.  Its persistence has made it a central focus for scholars across various disciplines, particularly psychology and sociology, alongside news outlets and social media.

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Being with Suffering
Mental Health and Well-being, Activism and Social Justice, Empathy and Understanding, Resilience and Compassion, Personal Growth, Community Support, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie Mental Health and Well-being, Activism and Social Justice, Empathy and Understanding, Resilience and Compassion, Personal Growth, Community Support, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie

Being with Suffering

The news is awful. There’s no way to sugar coat it. You can’t ignore it (and empaths, really can’t.) You can’t unsee the things you’ve seen and some feel like it’s their duty to be a constant witness. Small talk might be getting harder for you; and you might find irritation at those who seem like they're always ‘happy’ or are apolitical about what’s happening around them. Platitudes feel lame and, at best, don't really seem appropriate to the times.

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