I Want To Start a Movement: Knowledge and Speaking For Ourselves

I have to laugh at myself about my early misconceptions related to sex. One of my favorite humorous moments was when I was 10 years old, and a pro-health commercial came on TV. It was suggesting that people should be…

I Want to Start a Movement: I See You, I Am with You

In some ways, we are all a part of a tribe. Tribes are defined divisions linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and/or dialect. Throughout history, conflicts between different tribes have led to many…

I Want to Start a Movement: Processes Matter

Years ago, I met a client who wanted to leave an institution. When I met her, she…

I Want To Start A Movement: If We Value the Role, It’s Time to Figure Out How to Pay

I Want to Start a Movement: Tune In

This past week, we had a wonderful town hall opportunity to hear Christina Stiles again. She…

I Want To Start a Movement: Shine Your Light

One of the biggest moments in my life was the installation service when I became…

I Want to Start a Movement: Relationships Matter

Most of us don’t get feedback on a regular basis; for many that ended with taking tests in school. Throughout our work day, we don’t expect to be told we are doing something well, we don’t expect to be told to change the way we do something, and…

I Want To Start a Movement: Each of Us Gets To Set the Outcome

Lois Curtis is a black woman living in the South. Anyone watching the news can find a pretty accurate picture of what that portrays. In Lois’s case, at 10 years old, she was sent away to live in an institution. Her family…

I Want to Start a Movement: How to Honor George Floyd

I Want To Start a Movement: It Is Time to Truly Value the DSP Contribution

Our U.S. history shows that families reached out for help from their community even before the Declaration of Independence was created. It is documented that farmers would go to their town leaders when…