Working with clients,
I can't help but notice how personal plans are both helped, and
sometimes, hindered, by cultural artifacts (norms, folkways, values,
beliefs).
Moving closer to the holidays,
we will find ourselves with family, friends, and others, all eagerly
sharing what's gone on in the months leading to these year-end
festivities. Also shared sometimes, one’s take on the choices, and
actual life trajectory, of the celebrants.
If
one's behavior up to now has been a satisfying blend of culturally
accepted features/artifacts, and presented in an accurate, internally
consistent way, this relational interaction is safe and satisfying. But
if such a blend is not possible and one's sense of self is sacrificed to
meet real or imagined cultural expectations, safe connection may be
sabotaged, making this a year-end round-up strictly for the
strong-hearted.
The
choice of acceptable compromise has been made easier for me since being
on the board of IE-CAMFT. Being a part of IE-CAMFT has helped me to
value who I am and how best to show myself to others who matter to me.
And the CEU opportunities offered by IE-CAMFT leave me with the courage
to openly reveal myself to others, allowing me to feel both present and
seen.
Looking for a little more courage of your own?
Check out the support available from other professionals in our field
by reaching out to the ON DEMAND opportunities for training on the IE-CAMFT website.
You'll find presentations/CEU opportunities available ON DEMAND on our website. Peruse our ON DEMAND LIBRARY;
more offerings will be available soon. But, don't delay in checking
these out; while all available presentations are free of charge for
members currently, that will change soon!! Questions? Don't hesitate to
reach out at iecamft@gmail.com.
Ezekiel Moseley, Amanda Barnes, Valerie Smith, and Mark Naftzger
Thank You for Renewing
Sandi Duffield, Jennifer Kolbow, Janetta Peltz, Catherine Ferrari, and Rakeshia Morgan
Renewal Reminders
Tatiana Rabanne Caoagdan, Jessica Hale, Samson Benjamin, Kylie Kellas, George Pitts, Linda Bramel, Myesha Dunn, Leticia Walton, Aileen Castellanos, Arlene Todd, Chelsea Denegri, Adelina Hills, Kathy Jaffe, Minyi Kim, Crystal Folk, Marie Bassil, Bao Tran Le, Janice Browning, Catherine Hayes, Robyn Spotten, and Jenna Hardy
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