Avatar: The Way of Water, and Why We Need Our Outcasts

On the surface, James Cameron's film Avatar: The Way of Water is about blue people guarding their planet from humans, told in a spectacular way. Embedded in the spectacle, though, are some very powerful depictions of themes very relevant to healing, sobriety, family, and identity. In this story, we get to explore how to relate to outcasts/exiles, how to integrate outsiders, how to rely on gentle strength, how to find identity, and how to make families. All that to say, my friend and colleague Aaron Kelsay and I are both counselors and we both enjoyed the movie. In this episode, we share our thoughts and reflections. We hope this story may provide thought material that is useful to your growth process. For more information about Rhys Pasimio, visit www.newpatterncounseling.com, support the podcast at patreon.com/outercircle, or follow on instagram at @newpatterncounseling. For more information about Aaron Kelsay, visit www.progresscounselingllc.com. #avatar #wayofwater #movie #moviereview #sciencefiction #adventure #healing #trauma #community #outcast #exile #ifs #internalfamilysystems #orthodoxy #orthodoxchristianity #counseling #therapy #sobriety #addiction #mentalhealth