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Organization as Community: Showing Up As Partnership Practitioners

Organization as Community: Showing Up As Partnership Practitioners

The topic of partnership in organizations is very dear to my heart and soul. Over the years as a nursing healthcare professional in the very hierarchical and most often dominating environment of healthcare systems: military, veterans and civilian systems, I have had many experiences of feeling the brunt of domination in action and, sadly, often aligning with the environment and dominating others. continue reading →
Liberating Childhood and Our World

Liberating Childhood and Our World

As a parent-to-be, I committed myself to learning about the physical and emotional needs of children. I made conscious choices about the foods we provided. I delved into research about child development so I could provide developmentally appropriate experiences. continue reading →
Voicing Our Sovereignty as Women

Voicing Our Sovereignty as Women

We really need a complete reassessment of what we teach our children about life, sex and what it means to be human. In a working Partnership system, all women and young women can feel safe and empowered using their voice, sharing their unique identity and celebrating their vibrant creativity. continue reading →
Partnership in Action: The Alchemic Power of Circle

Partnership in Action: The Alchemic Power of Circle

We at the Charter for Compassion Women and Girls sector have been thinking ahead to 2020, a significant year in the United States, being the 100 anniversary of the 19th amendment, the 150th anniversary of the suffragist movement, the 400th year of landing on Plymouth rock, and a Presidential election year that is already shaping up to redefine what it means for women running for office. continue reading →
Update from Brie Mathers: Partnership Next Generation

Update from Brie Mathers: Partnership Next Generation

Last Saturday 20 moms and middle school-aged daughters climbed the stairs that run along the side of our house and poured into the front door. For the next seven hours an inaugural mother/daughter retreat came to life—Love the Skin You’re In partnered with Amy Ahlers’ Inner Mean Girl/Inner Wisdom project—and my living room will never be the same. continue reading →