Amela Sandra LLC

03/29/2023

Colorism has been going for centuries!
From ancient Asian, African and European and possibly even Mesoamerican nations.

But how is Colorism impacting intersectionality, diversity and inclusion? Who is white? Who is brown? And who is black?

‘The Paper Bag Principle: Of the Myth and the Motion of Colorism’

https://www.jstor.org/stable/4137914

Social identity can be traumatic especially in a toxic and segregative environment. Inclusion means accepting physical differences, respecting values and tolerating beliefs while also having boundaries to protect yourself. How you identify your intersect could reflect a part of your character or your moral. How do you view yourself? How does society view you and how does the census distinguish you? More intimately, identifying in a diverse group of POC? How do you fit in? Or do you not?

Taking Care of Yourself:

Book recommendation
‘The Bluest Eye’ by Toni Morrison

A visit to Sephora for a free demo on concealer and some splurges to look forward to. Love the skin you’re in!

Find a psychosocial clubhouse or activity that helps you feel socially accepted as you are:
https://clubhouse-intl.org/what-we-do/international-directory/

Audrey Elisa Kerr, The Paper Bag Principle: Of the Myth and the Motion of Colorism, The Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 118, No. 469 (Summer, 2005), pp. 271-289

03/29/2023

lets talk about soup.

Soup is consumed as a main dish or even the only dish globally. Soup is one of the simplest dish to make with some basic ingredients.

In the United States there are instant soups available for sale in cans, cups and bags.

This soup is part water, part chicken broth, creamy butternut squash with yuca and slavic + korean pepper spices.

03/20/2023

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs — find out more about it on my blog (blog will undergo transition for improvements soon)

thanks,
Amela

03/20/2023

Crisis Intervention Teams are on the rise in the United States as many have complained about violence. But what happens when the person is violent?

This month I have been training in and voicing my concerns for a realistic plan for everyone’s safety and wellbeing. It is important for all to be respectful and help others help you.

Did You Know that having a Safety Plan may help reduce mental health crisis?

03/20/2023

03/14/2023

Morning Routine — a morning routine can save time and prepare you for the day. Having a productive morning routine can become a natural habit. If you have a morning routine with a schedule it may help you be on time or early for your appointment/job.

03/13/2023

many people have complained about their morning routine.

stay hydrated 🥛
stay put in distress 📻🎶
and affirm the motive for the day.

03/13/2023

making new packets to distribute—if your organization would like to support this FREE community service I can e-mail you the list via PDF and your organization can print out, bind and provide the booklets to patients, members and anyone interested in viewing at your waiting room.

Get your own free list here:
https://mentalhealthforall.nyc.gov/services/clubhouses

03/02/2023

A brief video about the Wellness Recovery Action Plan ((https://bit.ly/41GQru3))

in American Sign Language from youtube: https://youtu.be/Nhvil_gwxOI

Denver Office of Sign Language Services provides an American Sign Language (ASL) translation of information on the Workshop Series: Wellness Recovery Action ...

03/01/2023

“1 in 3 girls” experience suicidal ideation

https://www.instagram.com/p/CpK5YBmMjvw/?igshid=N2Q2MGM2OGQ=

02/22/2023

Did you know, I offer virtual peer support in the format of journaling? My program is called ‘Journal Your Journey’
Here’s a snippet of my journal your journey: