Irene Greene MSED Greene Growth & Training

12/27/2025

"...pace yourself through every unknown..."
And remember, you are awesome!

12/25/2025

Celebrate small wins.

12/25/2025

And remember, you are awesome.

12/22/2025

Ally is a verb. Not a noun. Be an active trans and LGBTQIA+ ally at your holiday parties and friend and family gatherings. Speak up. Protect. Advocate.
Go to PFLAG for tips and info on how to be a q***r ally.
https://pflag.org/about-us/

And remember, you are awesome.

12/21/2025

Sending love and care to those who are not experiencing this time of year as "happy holidays."
Please remember, you are awesome.

12/20/2025

During this holiday time, reflect on what is nourishing and nurturing to you and what is exhausting and stressful. Focus on increasing more of the former.
And remember, you are awesome.

12/19/2025

Let's normalize rest and gentleness.
And remember, you are awesome!

12/18/2025

Many Minnesotans—particularly those from Somali and Latino communities—are experiencing heightened fear and distress due to new immigration raids in the Twin Cities and the use of dehumanizing language targeting them in national discussions. Mental health providers are also noting an increased hesitancy among these community members to seek care at a time when support is critical. At NAMI Minnesota, this situation is being closely monitored, as these conditions can intensify symptoms of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress, disrupt medication access, delay essential care, and widen existing disparities in mental health outcomes.

Recent public statements about Minnesota's Somali community have caused deep concern. Similarly, broad characterizations portraying Venezuelan immigrants as "mentally ill" or as individuals being sent "directly from asylums" have harmful effects. The use of language that equates mental illnesses with insult—directed at anyone—reinforces discrimination and can make it harder for people to seek the care they deserve. A slur historically used against people with intellectual disabilities was also applied to Minnesota's governor, further illustrating the way mental health–related language can be misused in public discourse. We urge our leaders to model respect and dignity in how they speak about mental health and Minnesota's diverse communities.

We want Somali, Venezuelan, Latino, and all BIPOC Minnesotans to know they are not alone. NAMI Minnesota continues to offer free, confidential, and culturally welcoming support groups for BIPOC communities and Spanish-speakers, providing a space to talk openly and safely about mental health without fear or judgment. We also offer classes to help individuals and families better understand mental health and navigate barriers during uncertain times. And remember: if stress, fear, or anxiety is affecting you or someone you know, help is available at any time. Call or text the 988 Lifeline. The service is free, confidential, and accessible in any language.

12/18/2025

And remember. You are awesome!

12/17/2025

Resiliency = A growth mindset.
And remember: you are awesome!

12/17/2025

Offering services for socially-conscious individuals, relationships, and families in conflict, and a healing-justice and strengths-based abuse survivor group.
My national Social-political Trauma, Stress, Joy, and Resiliency trainings and groups for helping professionals and community members are returning in February 2026. Virtual.
www.irenegreene.com

And remember: You are awesome.

Irene Greene MSED works with individuals, relationships, and groups: Family Conflict Resolution; Conscious Uncoupling; Coming Out Group; Sexual Abuse Survivor Group. LGBTQ+, Trauma-informed. Socially-conscious. Seasoned provider.

12/14/2025

Work to know the difference between your factual-based thinking and your opinion-based thinking. Especially when it comes to your negative self-talk.
And, remember, you are awesome. (And that's a fact.)