WORKSHOPS
Day-long workshops for white-identified folks
to dive deeply & courageously
into exploring topics of racism, oppression, & privilege.
What to Expect
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Deep connection and relating to people across identities about oppression and liberation
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Self-inquiry and witnessing others in deep inquiry
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Collaborative, innovative, and participatory group work and conversation.
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Intimate, deep, and thoughtful work in pairs/dyads.
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Being physical & in close proximity with others (consent-based; no intensive exercise, at max we will be doing light yoga stretches that will be made accessible for everyone in the room)
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Expanding your ability to sit with discomfort
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Using your voice in various ways to express and discharge emotions
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Learning to more deeply hold Black stories, pain, and resilience
WORKSHOPS
Agreements
Confidentiality and Respect
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What happens here stays here
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Ask permission to share others experiences
Active Listening
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Listen with compassion and practice non-judgment
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Stay present in each moment
Encourage Brave Space
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Support each other in digging deeper and allowing ourselves to get messy
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Vulnerability is encouraged
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Practice being brave in this space so we can be more skillful and courageous outside this space
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Take Space, Give Space
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Self check-ins around taking up space and giving space for others
Choice to Participate
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Participation is always your choice
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We strive to create an environment where you can feel comfortable participating to whatever degree is possible in each moment.
Mindful Engagement
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Both/And concepts (avoid rigid black and white thinking)
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Try to speak in first person…from your personal experience