First, we must embrace our race, then we must examine and explore its meaning to us, keeping in mind the goal of reclaiming a loving and fearless connection with all humanity…

Of course, it must be stated that this approach is not the same as being “colorblind”.  We see and value each individual’s diversity and culture as a strength.  However, we recognize that we also have been placed in arbitrary racial and cultural groupings that were constructed to give some groups power and privilege over other groups and to deny power and privilege to those in the one-down position.  Therefore, it is necessary for every human to have a safe and constructive healing space in which to become untangled from this stifling knot of oppression, and to breathe free of it.  Elana Stanger, L.C.S.W. has had extensive experience in the work of challenging social oppression and healing racism within herself and within others, to be able to walk with you on this important journey.  Elana would love to see you break free of the bonds that have held you back from becoming your fully human self, and reclaim your full purpose and joy of living.