Anti-Colonial Practices

Southern Rose Psychotherapy, LLC acknowledges the genocide that continues to occur internationally (but especially in the United States) and believes it is every persons duty to fight against it and educate themselves on whose land it is that they currently occupy. If you live in the United States, you live on stolen tribal land. The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Delaware, Mosopelea, Shawnee, Wyandot, and Yuchi tribes made their homes in Kentucky. While the Chinook, Sahaptin, Tillamook, Molalla, Sluslaw, Coos, Klamath and more made their homes in Oregon. We strive to create a space where the indigenous people feel seen, empowered, and uplifted. Our work isn’t done until the land is returned to its’ rightful owners. We encourage all who are able to contribute to the tribes.

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Black Lives Matter

Southern Rose Psychotherapy, LLC acknowledges the wealth of the United States was built on the backs of enslaved Africans. Why do we say Black Lives Matter instead of All Lives Matter??? Because all lives cannot matter until Black Lives Matter. Racism is pervasive throughout the world. In the United States blacks face higher incarceration rates due to biased policing, have shorter lives due to not receiving the same quality health care as whites, and often are robbed of the very right to vote due to gerrymandering, and the list of inequities continues. We believe it is every persons duty to fight against racism and educate themselves on the history of racism in this country. We strive to be a space where black people feel seen, accepted and uplifted. We encourage all who are able to support black owned businesses and contribute to organizations that promote social justice.

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Y’all Means All

Southern Rose Psychotherapy, LLC believes gender is a spectrum and acknowledges the struggles transgender people have endured throughout time. Being outed has led to senseless murders. Not passing or having identification that does not line up with gender presentation has led to loss of job opportunities for a good majority of trans people. This has resulted in homelessness for countless trans people throughout the world. Lack of access to affirming healthcare has decreased their overall safety, forcing people to seek transitioning services outside of a safe and regulated medical field. Not having consistent access to bathrooms has left many to avoid drinking or holding it for hours leading to chronic kidney problems and other medical issues related to chronic dehydration. Southern Rose Psychotherapy, LLC encourages you to educate yourself and seek out professional transgender led trainings to learn more about how you can become an ally.

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Love is Love.

Southern Rose Psychotherapy, LLC acknowledges the challenges the LGBTQ community continue to face across the world and especially in the United States. Being out has led to senseless murders, being turned down for adoption, employment discrimination, unequal health care services, increased abuse in the prison system, and so much more. Southern Rose Psychotherapy, LLC encourages everyone to support LGBTQ organizations and educate themselves and seek out professional LGBTQ led trainings to learn more about how you can become an ally.

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