November 5, 2024
An image of the Two of Swords from the Smith tarot deck. A person sits upon a stage, blindfolded, serene, holding two long swords crossed at chest. In the background, choppy waters with many rocks and obstacles.
Chapter 1: Why This? Why Now? Why Me? Why You?
Hi. My name is Gregory. I’ve arrived at this very point (…breathes in >>>>>+<<<<< breathes out…) across an accumulation of experiences and relationships spanning four-plus decades, from at least the moment I was conceived to the very seconds passing as I edit these words. And as you read them? I will have transformed further with…
This Is 50 (part 2 of x)
I was told who I was across my life. Most of us are. Born with certain seemingly unambiguous anatomy and it was off to the races. My biological father was fiercely intent upon ensuring his son was not a faggot. These are his words; memories gathered sneaking around and eavesdropping on conversations wherein I knew…
Exploring Existence and Paradigm Shifts In the time of COVID
The title of this very brief communication is the tag-line I use for the “On Becoming…” podcast. It may also end up being the subtitle of the book that I’m moving through. A book that is unfolding as part autobiography; part conversation with myselves (i.e. The Gregories I’ve been and become over the years); and…
This Is 50 (part 1 of x)
I am now fifty years old. I am a single Roman numeral old. For most humans, this happens four times. At one, five, ten, and fifty years. For the rare centurion, five. I don’t know what I will be, but I know that I am now fifty, and I’m certain that this milestone FEELS different. …
Assuming Competence
Recently, I had the opportunity to facilitate a nervous system regulation experience with a group of autistic and neurodivergent folks. This happened at an arts camp established by the non-profit for whom I currently work. One of my goals as a mentor, coach, clinician, and teacher (i.e. perceived expert, or PE)…is to find paths to…
Misogynoir Has No Place Here.
In late December, 2020, I sat several feet from the man who had been my step-father for 36 years, across the reflective surface of a hardwood desk from a somber man who owned the funeral home where my Mom was cremated. Those ashes sat on said desk, in a nondescript green plastic box. Mom died…
What Does It Mean to Be Person-Centered and Impact Regarding?
Trauma-Informed Care At present, the most popularly utilized and studied technique that aligns with earnestly impact-regarding endeavors is “trauma-informed care.” A simple internet search-engine dive, using the quoted words above, will yield articles, chapters, podcasts, TED talks and other recorded lectures from reputable and reliable sources. I will spend more time with trauma-informed care (TIC)…
A Bit About Me, and A Lot About Person-Centered Therapy.
Hi. I’m Greg. I can be wordy. For example, I am an impact-regarding, social-and-emotional, trauma-informed, and person-centered aspiring human. However, here you are reading this now and none of that means much, right? I know. It’s just that I’m tired. Existentially exhausted, and I didn’t do any of the things to ensure that my work…
Words Are Powerful
Words are powerful. Spoken. Heard. Written. Read. Processed. Interpreted. Thought. Communicated. Rinse. Repeat. Ad infinitum. Words are the most powerful and influential force that we, as a species, have. Words…meaning symbolic and shared representations within, among, and across populations used to build mutual understanding, kinship, and community. Words shape…everything. Shape emotions, behaviors, cultures, histories, and…