Is It Just Me? - Kasim Ali Sidney Jones

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Résumé :
Is It Just Me or am I making too much out of this? I've asked myself this question countless times throughout my life. There were times when I could have been over dramatic and blew things out of proportion, according to my self-critic. But some of my observations were on point. I realized it was self-doubt trying to convince me to dismiss and/or discount what I felt. Now, think for a moment. Can you imagine how many conditions were passed down from generation to generation? This is not just in my family. It is present in all of our families, especially African Americans, but not limited to them. Some would argue some of those traits are learned behaviors, but for the sake of time and debate, that is also possible. Take greatness, for example. It is said to be in our DNA. I'm with that because it's true. But what about the not-so-great traits? Aren't they a part of our DNA, too? Resiliency is another characteristic that can be found in our DNA, but how or why do you think this is so? Trauma and other ordeals had to occur in order for resiliency to be acquired. So, let's explore this concept further. ...

Biographie:
Reverend Doctor Kasim Ali Sidney Jones was born on October 11, 1971 to Reverend Shirley A. Jones Bryant and the late Curtis L. Callaway (also known as Mutammadine Bey) Belleville, New Jersey. He grew up in East Orange, N. J., where he was the youngest of four boys. In 1990, he became the proud big brother of Tihira S. Jones-Anderson, and Roy and Connie Anderson followed thereafter. Dr. Jones received his primary and secondary education in the East Orange School System and he graduated from East Orange High School in June of 1991. He attended Essex County College and transferred to Kean University (formerly Kean College), where he earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 1999. Dr. Jones relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in the summer of 1999, where he studied at the Interdenominational Theological Center, and earned a Master of Divinity degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling with a dual concentration in Psychology of Religion and Sociology of Religion. Finally, Dr. Jones studied at Argosy University in Sarasota, Florida, where he earned a Doctorate of Education in Pastoral Community Counseling. Dr. Jones is an ordained minister.Dr. Jones has worked with and advocated for youths for over 20 years. Since his teens, Dr. Jones has been a confidant to a number of his peers as they struggled with family and personal issues. Dr. Jones volunteered at various agencies and shelters in the East Orange and Newark, N. J. area throughout the 1990s. He mentored several teens during his career whom have reached adulthood and pursued their dreams in various ways. Dr. Jones is a firm believer in the example of Jesus Christ, when he reached out to others and helped them to see and pursue their purpose for their lives. He is a Board Certified Christian Counselor and Therapist (GA) and Clinician, where he provides individual and family Pastoral Counseling, trauma counseling, consultations, and trauma workshops for religious groups and small organizations....

Sommaire:
Is It Just Me or am I making too much out of this? I've asked myself this question countless times throughout my life. There were times when I could have been over dramatic and blew things out of proportion, according to my self-critic. But some of my observations were on point. I realized it was self-doubt trying to convince me to dismiss and/or discount what I felt. Now, think for a moment. Can you imagine how many conditions were passed down from generation to generation? This is not just in my family. It is present in all of our families, especially African Americans, but not limited to them. Some would argue some of those traits are learned behaviors, but for the sake of time and debate, that is also possible. Take greatness, for example. It is said to be in our DNA. I'm with that because it's true. But what about the not-so-great traits? Aren't they a part of our DNA, too? Resiliency is another characteristic that can be found in our DNA, but how or why do you think this is so? Trauma and other ordeals had to occur in order for resiliency to be acquired. So, let's explore this concept further. ...