To be Human is to Belong
The Belonging Paradox explores one of our most fundamental human needs... the need to belong. This groundbreaking book offers ways for readers to foster authentic belonging while remaining true to themselves.The need for belonging is one that calls to be fully satisfied in various life areas —within families, friendships, at work and in faith communities.Dr Iwuchukwu provides deep insights and practical tools to help readers navigate interpersonal relationships in various spaces with grace and clarity.
How to Fully Belong, No Matter Who You Are, What You Are, or Where You Are!
To be human is to belong. But what happens when we feel like a fish out of water in the meaningful life spaces where we should and want to belong?What happens when despite our best efforts, the environment we find ourselves in and the people there do things that impact our belonging?How do we walk boldly in the liminal spaces between wanting to belong and not feeling like we truly belong?The Belonging Paradox, dives deep into these questions. Drawing from her own journey as an emigrant and organizational psychologist, Dr Iwuchukwu explores the universal human desire to belong and the complexities that come with it.
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What's Inside?
1. Belonging in Family
Understand the roots of attachment and how feeling secure and seen in childhood fuels belonging in adulthood.2. Belonging in Friendships
Learn how to valuate and invest in friendships that reciprocate love and belonging.3. Belonging at Work
How to navigate workplace and group dynamics and build meaningful connections while staying true to the core of who you are.4. Belonging in Faith
Learn to reflect on your spiritual journey toward true belonging and how it informs your identity.5. Belonging in Parenting
Learn to address the challenges of raising neurodivergent children in a world that expects them to lose themselves in conformity.6. Belonging for Self and Others:
Practices for cultivating a strong sense of self and self-identity as the foundation for bringing belonging to others.
What More?
● For Those Navigating Liminal Spaces: Insights into how to thrive and stay centered through liminal spaces, those in-between spaces and places of connection and isolation.● Real Stories, Real People: Readers will find insightful stories that will inspire them to bring true belonging into any spaces they find themselves.● The BELONG Framework:
A practical guide to understanding and fostering belonging for self and others.
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Why This Book Matters
In today's polarized world, understanding and fostering belonging is more crucial than ever. Whether you're a leader aiming to create inclusive environments, a human navigating multiple cultural identities, The Belonging Paradox offers tools and insights to help you thrive.This book speaks to the heart of anyone who’s ever wondered: “Where do I truly belong?” With wisdom, warmth, and real-life stories, you will learn how to build spaces of safety and connection for yourself and others.
What People Are Saying
"In The Belonging Paradox, Dr. Iwuchukwu takes us on a story-form dissection into the timeless struggle between staying true to who we are and fitting into the many social groups that we navigate in life."Dr. Shola Ezeokoli, author of Free to Be and Physician Heal Yourself
"Her passion for and expertise in cultural intelligence and cross-cultural interactions shines through powerfully in this book."Dr. Oluwatoyin Fadeyibi, author of The Worthy Devotional
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Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu is an author, speaker, pharmacist, and multicultural strategist dedicated to helping people thrive at the intersection of identity and connection.With a warm, insightful voice, she guides readers on how to reclaim authenticity while creating inclusive, vibrant communities around them.
Ready to discover how to create inclusive spaces for yourself and others? Then The Belonging Paradox Book is for you.
