Congregating for Community: Researching how to find purpose
Secular congregations that parallel religious structures have gained in popularity across the United States. Offering community, weekly...
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CRITICAL THINKING FOR CHANGING TIMES
CERENA CEASER, PHD
Mythological Reframing
Conflict Transformation
Archetypal Exploration
Articles
ABOUT CERENA
Our experiences are filled with choices and often defined by how we respond to situations beyond our control.
Learning how to mediate conflict, the weirdness I love in myself, and the joy I hold for the future is the path you find me on now.
In my formal education, I hold a Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology, a MA in Conflictology, and an additional MA in English Literature. I´ve worked in higher education, public relations, futurist consulting, and as a freelance writer.
However, the most dynamic and defining moments of my life are in the spaces in between these endeavors. Please feel free to connect with me through LinkedIn regarding past, present, and future projects.
CURRICULUM
Engaging current and future global existential challenges through teaching, research and writing. Passionate and concerned with humanitarian aid, and international development projects. Experienced working with internationally diverse teams and certified to recognize equity, racial micro-aggressions, and unconscious bias. Continued advocate for student success through mentoring, student services, and instruction. Focused on developing critical future foresight strategies and civic activities related to immigration policy, the environment, and social equity. Open to creative expression, new experiences, and collaboration.
SUCCESS
When does success begin? It starts when you decide to invest in yourself, your future, and your community in a simple change. Specifically, I have taught Psychology, ESL, Student Success Skills, Reading, Writing, and English Literature.
AGENCY
My passion for books as an independent bookseller in San Francisco taught me agency. I continued my love of music and media while working in music licensing. At the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles, we supported the humanist needs of the community and consulted on large artistic projects like the movie
The DaVinci Code.
EMPATHY
Whether it is through writing and research, directly working in student success and equity, or volunteering for humanitarian efforts, empathy informs my work. My understanding of empathy is continually engaged, and I hold myself to the highest ethical and critical standards.
Ph.D. Philosophy, Universitat de Valencia, Spain (Homologacion)- 2014
Ph.D. Mythological Studies with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, CA- 2014
M.A. Conflictology, University Oberta de Catalunya, Spain/ United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Switzerland- 2020
M.A. English Literature, San Francisco State University, CA- 2008
B.A. English, California Polytechnic State University, CA- 2005
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