shape change counseling

life is chaotic, and can feel like you’re in constant flux. life changing in ways that we do or don’t like, have and have not planned for, and in ways we do and don’t have control over. living in these oppressive, violent, and fascist (among other horrific things) times, how do we continue to show up for ourselves and for others?

each time I’ve asked myself this question I am brought back to the work of octavia e. butler. through her works, she has taught me that the only constant in life is change. change is not easy, however, what if instead of fighting change, we tried to shape it? octavia offers a framework where we can build up our tools to shape the way we respond to change. my goal is to support folks in building the tools to shape change, to shape a path that connects a liberated future for yourself and our community.

“all you touch you change

all that you change, changes you

the only lasting truth is change

god is change”.

- octavia e. butler, parable of the sower