The 5 Evils of Society by Pebble McCleary lcpc

Developed by licensed clinical professional counselor Pebble McCleary, The 5 Evils of Society is a powerful lens for understanding how systemic harm impacts individuals, communities, and the clinical relationship. This framework names five foundational systems—capitalism, colonialism, white supremacy, patriarchy, and puritanism—as deeply intertwined forces that shape our world and internal landscapes.

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Each of these "evils" upholds isolating, shaming, and hierarchical beliefs that infiltrate how we see ourselves, relate to others, and engage in healing. Rooted in the wisdom of revolutionary thinkers like Angela Davis, bell hooks, Audre Lorde, and Kimberlé Crenshaw, this framework invites practitioners to examine how these structures reinforce trauma—and how we might begin to unlearn and disrupt them in ourselves, our relationships, and our work.

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Pebble brings this framework into the mental health field with clarity, care, and radical compassion. Through trainings, workshops, and speaking engagements, they guide fellow clinicians and community members in exploring how healing requires not only insight, but also the courage to name harm and reimagine what safety, connection, and liberation can look like in practice.