| The problem * I don’t know how to talk about racism * It’s a touchy, scary subject * I don’t want to feel blamed * I don’t want to feel guilt * I think I should be able to talk about the subject, and, in fact, I can’t * I’m willing to start. I’m willing to put a toe in the water |
| The Results * You will increase your racial literacy * You will learn how to talk about the subject in a calm and collected way. * You will find a variety of ways to start talking with people about racism * You will increase your capacity for compassion for yourself and others * You will be held in a safe and supportive space with others on the same journey * You’ll learn to monitor your somatic ease, calm your body down, and invite others to calm their bodies down so that you can have civilized conversations |
| The Story I have worked with white people in leadership positions at multinational organizations on how to be more cross-culturally inclusive for over 20 years. And yet the personal pain and sense that I was not working to heal a fundamental illness that was destroying the lives of many left me feeling unsatisfied in my work. Many white people feel uncomfortable and defensive when talking about race because it brings up so much shame and defensiveness. But when we’re in a state of shame and defensiveness, reactivity ensues. And when we’re reactive or “fragile”, there is no way to learn from each other. We need to be able to hold these conversations so that growth, understanding, and racial healing are possible. I facilitate workshops where we deal head-on with how to clearly see and address internalized racism and racism in the outside world. I help people let go of shame so that they can experiment with tools and methodologies in a safe and nurturing environment, which leads to actual growth and change. This offering is about finding a way to do this work with wellbeing. It’s not just about addressing racial trauma, it’s about facilitating healing and growth. |
| What do you get ? A 90-min session where we will . . . * Do a series of somatic exercises that teach you how to monitor and manage your internal state and be aware of others’ so that you can stay open in empathy to have these conversations * Practice facilitating these conversations with each other and refining our skills so that we can approach the subject of racism with more ease and less fear |
| Who is this for? This offering is for you if . . . * You want to experience my work * You want to try out talking about racism in a safe, supportive environment * You’re curious about race and racism * You want to stop avoiding the subject of racism and learn to feel comfortable talking about it |
| Who is this NOT for? This offering is not for you if . . . * You want to please all of the people all of the time * You want to prove that there is not racism and that everything is okay * You don’t understand why people say “Black Lives Matter” * You’re in a hurry to do something fast and visible. |
| Price: 25 € |
