BIO FOR CHRISTOPHER BEAR-BEAM

 

Most of the people I know, know me as Bear; I have a loving sister who lives part-time in Spain, & part-time in St. Louis, USA.  I grew up, in & around Chicago, Illinois. I’m married to an awesome woman, Pamela, aka, Mahraiah; we share a love of nature, art, and spirituality.

I’ve been a Human Services Professional for the last 33 years.  Then about sixteen years I began to journal as a spiritual practice, then poetry, poetry & music, poetry & percussion, and Spoken Word performance.

I worked for the Center for the Healing of Racism, Houston, Texas, trained as a co-facilitator & presenter of anti-racism trainings in various cities around the U.S.  This cross-cultural experience has focused me to write & blog about Social Justice issues & Cultural Competency; it’s the strongest passion for me, excluding Mahraiah.

1996-2012: I worked with the Center For the Healing of Racism (both as a volunteer and contracted co-facilitator); in this role, he has co-facilitated groups consisting of the following; (this list also includes other roles I’ve had involving editing & writing):

Developed curriculum & modules for Peer Support program & anti-ism programs

Served four years as a non-paid staff working as a local representative (in the States) of an international foundation; acted as liaison between the community, the foundation, and other volunteers; the foundation engaged in activities to assist in reconciliation between disparate groups

Worked as a Teaching Assistant while an undergrad, i.e., grading and editing papers and other written material

Wrote PSAs for Nonprofits

Worked with a nonprofit in Austin, Texas in 2014-2015, as a writing coach, to help physically-challenged people learn more about telling their story, and how to be an advocate for themselves & peers.

Center for the Healing of Racism:trained as a co-facilitator for anti-racism groups:

We worked and trained a diverse number of groups:

Governmental entities

Faith Traditions

Community &  Civic groups

Students ( K-University and seminary students) and Educators

Journalists and Writers and Media representatives

Human Service professionals and Healthcare professionals

Christopher Bear-Beam is a published author (www.xlibris.com), freelance blogger, poet, visual artist and spoken word performer

Creative artist using art in social service & civic organizations; developed a “Deep Writing” curriculum to be used with diverse groups.

I’m very interested in publishing with your organization, and hope that may be accomplished.  Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,

Christopher Bear-Beam

E:bear.beam36@yahoo.com