Ecology & Research

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Power Flower: Intersectionality and The Complexity of Identity and Oppression

Beginning or no understanding of topic, Open to all
Space and loose clothed required
Potentially triggering
Power Flower: Intersectionality and The Complexity of Identity and Oppression will help participants explore how “all inequality is not created equal" by examining how social identities can overlap, which creates a complexity of oppression and privilege. The presentation utilizes creative and kinesthetic movement, and creative arts therapy modalities to help participants examine their experienced and multifaceted identity to understand the depths of the inequalities and the relationships among them.
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Guided Practices

  • Reflection on the Words Power and Oppression.

    12:20

  • Power Flower Activity.

    20:11

  • Ability/Disability.

    24:31

  • Body Image.

    26:31

  • Religion.

    27:35

  • Socioeconomical Status.

    29:20

  • Sexual Orientation.

    30:59

  • Race.

    33:2

  • Reflection on Own Position and Power.

    74:27

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Ecology & Research

This session is free to watch
Presented by

Ebony Nichols

Ebony T. Nichols M.A., R-DMT, CAT-LP is a somatic mental health and wellness practitioner, registered dance/movement therapist and Creative Arts Therapist (LP).

Dr. Charné Furcron

Dr. Charné Furcron, professional counselor, dance therapist, and creative rebel with a passion for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Dr. Angela M Grayson

Dr. Angela M Grayson is a spiritual healer, dance/movement psychotherapist, international speaker and educator.

Melody Gamba

Melody is a mental health counselor, registered dance movement therapist, educator, dancer, choreographer focused on embodied anti-oppressive practices.

Stephan Isijia Reynolds

Stephan Isijia Reynolds, MA, MEd, MFA, R-DMT.