“I dreamed about a culture of belonging. I still dream that dream. I contemplate what our lives would be like if we knew how to cultivate awareness, to live mindfully, peacefully; if we learned habits of being that would bring us closer together, that would help us build beloved community.” -bell hooks, Belonging: A Culture of Place

“…I contemplate what our lives would be like if we knew how to cultivate awareness, to live mindfully, peacefully; if we learned habits of being that would bring us closer together, that would help us build beloved community.”

-bell hooks, Belonging: A Culture of Place

#belongingness

“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. “True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.” -Brené Brown, The Call to Courage

“True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”

-Brené Brown, The Call to Courage

#belongingness

"What in particular are suicidal people hopeless about? If #hopelessness is key, why then do relatively few hopeless people die by #suicide? In my view, the answer... is perceived #burdomesomeness and failed #belongingness and... hopelessness is not sufficient"
- Thomas Joiner

‘In seventh grade, this new kid joined our class…’ Ellen is small, shy, nervous. Other children mostly ignore or focus on her differences - unfashionable glasses, sucking her hair - hurtful, belittling. Author regrets merely ‘Mildly defending’ & not showing kindness #Belongingness #Kindness #BeKind

love is the only portal to cosmic consciousness

#FaceIt #Beit #belongingness

What Is Psychological Safety?

In essence, it is creating a respectful & inclusive environment where everyone feels like they can belong and can take risks without fear of reprisal.

#inclusion #belongingness #safety #risks #TeamBuilding #values

www.ethicalpsychology.com/2023/10/what...

Acknowledge the learner’s perspectives and understanding whilst introducing alternative perspectives and understanding
#SelfDeterminationTheory #SDT #Autonomy #Belongingness #Relatedness #LearningConversation #Constructionism

Be curious & interested in the learner’s journey
#SelfDeterminationTheory #SDT #Belongingness #Relatedness

Support, scaffold, and guide the learner’s explorations into meaningful activities
#SelfDeterminationTheory #SDT #Belongingness #Relatedness #SocioCognitiveTheory #TaskValue #CognitiveLoadTheory #CLT