Of course you know who you are.

Your name and social security haven't changed.  You look the same.   You have decades of experience being you.  You have interests, routines, hobbies, friends and family.

There are many things you like about yourself:

  • The way you look.
  • Your competence at work.
  • Your interaction with family and friends.
  • You have respect for yourself and others.
  • You are self-aware and have empathy.

But 2020 hit and something shifted inside you.

Perhaps you weathered the storm of the pandemic with its pivots and turns and landed right side up with a plan.
And then racial tensions took hold and you started acting and thinking in ways you don't recognize or kept at bay.  You have doubts about the world you knew. 
Are you racist?
Do you feel ashamed or hateful, but not know why?
Do others see you differently?

Who are you?? 
Has the world gone mad or have you?

You're ready to seek answers. The only question is how.

How do you discuss such matters and with whom? Isn't talking about all of this some admission of transgression or instability? 

You need guidance that is informed, reliable and supportive as you explore this terrain and reclaim your confidence regarding your sense of self.

Building Identity is a "hands-on" workshop that guides you through

THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF IDENTITY AND THE PROCESS OF DISMANTLING IMPLICIT BIAS AND UNHELPFUL BELIEFS WITHOUT SHATTERING IDENTITY

THIS WORKSHOP TACKLES BIAS HEAD ON TO ROOT OUT UNWANTED BELIEFS

  • Historical context
  • Interactive
  • Experiential learning
  • Introduces a tool for helping to see how beliefs are formed
  • Includes ongoing community with live follow-up one hour group coaching

AND IT IS NOT A SHAME-BASED OR MOTIVATIONAL PEP TALK

A "feel good" and inspirational talk may impact your mood for 24 hours, but it will likely only skim the surface of correcting bias or generating personal growth and lasting transformation.

It's a Supportive, Interactive and Informed Mentorship

Learn through attunement and shift into being as we cover these aspects:

IDENTITY AS A SOCIAL CONSTRUCT

  • Key components that make up identity beyond culture, race, gender, class and sexual orientation.

  • How historical factors and patriarchy influence identity in implicit ways.

HOW AND WHY EXTERNAL FACTORS RATTLE US

  • Constructing a positive racial identity.
  • A framework for changing beliefs and behavior.

REINFORCE CHANGE

  • Participate in Q&A following the workshop.
  • Interactive group coaching  or FB Live.

Join the waitlist today!

Here's How It Works:

The workshop is scheduled for some time in October-November.  Join the waitlist and we will update you in advance!  Please feel free to provide us with your questions and preferences ahead of time.


Meira Greenfeld, JD, MSW, LMSW

Meira is uniquely qualified as an expert on racism particularly as it affects mental health and has been involved in activism and advocacy for decades.  She is a sought-after speaker and Harvard Law graduate with a passion helping indviduals harness anger, frustration and pain to transform it into productivity, potential and purpose. As student of Professor Derrick Bell, she learned Constitutional Law and Conflict Race Theory.

She is an experienced social activist with award winning community work for leadership and public service.  

She is also a licensed trauma psychotherapist in private practice specializing in trauma, addiction, identity cohesion and racial/intergenerational trauma.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF

  • It bothers you that you might be offending with unknown bias.
  • You want to work through any bias so that your behavior reflects your values.
  • You would like to participate in meaningful change that supports the fight against racism.

YOU ARE NOT QUITE READY IF

  • You believe you can work through any challenges on your own.
  • Your identity is rock solid and you don't want to change.

Here's What Others are Saying:

In Pain to Purpose, I found a safe space to explore my own feelings, ask questions, connect with others and learn from Meira, who is a wealth of knowledge. I highly recommend participation for everyone in the mental health field, even if you feel that you have 'already done the work.' I was able to further identify blind spots I have, as well as identify those parts that still need work and healing. I can't wait to continue my growth in this community.

By Suzy R-S

This workshop was AMAZING!!!! I highly recommend Meira Greenfeld and want to encourage everyone to attend one of her future workshops. Meira Greenfeld not only brought her vast knowledge of the impact of racial trauma but presented the information in a direct way. She welcomed engagement by the audience and created a supportive environment to share our reactions and questions. I also appreciated the follow-up email the next day that included acknowledging the heaviness of the material discussed and offering encouragement to find our own actionable steps. I found this workshop to be a great investment in my anti-racism journey.

Jeanene Wolfe, LCSW

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