“What a disservice it is to silence ourselves when we have so much to give to the world.“
- José Rosario
When interacting with people, we can easily identify our differences. But, what happens when we recognize that we all have differences? Communities where individuals can grieve and heal collectively, emerge and are united by a shared identity that influences the ways in which we experience the sociopolitical world. So, how do we advance mental health practices to meet the needs of a diverse world and honor differences?
TedxProvidence, 2019
With every interpersonal interaction, we have a choice to use words that inspire hope or instill hopelessness. Our words reflect a sense of belonging, of capacity, and of support. In his very first talk, Jose explores the impact of words from others on his own mental health and his work; choosing to rise because of those who empower him.
Peacelove, 2017
One year after sharing his story, Jose returns to the PeaceLove stage to share how this changed him. Through engaging with his own story, his mental health work evolved to consider stories, identity, and healing. This led to the early conceptualization of The Phoenix Empowered!
Peacelove, 2018
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