Healing the Activist Heart: Connection with the Animal Kingdom

Facilitated by Dr. Zoë Lumiere, "Healing the Activist Heart" is a workshop offering simple somatic and spiritual tools to help animal advocates process emotional pain, stay connected to compassion, and sustain their work for animals without burnout. This is our third workshop in an ongoing series, content will vary so attendees are welcome to join whether or not they came to the first events.
This time, we're exploring the light side of feeling so connected with animals — learning to feel the oneness, the love, the life-force of our connection with the animal kingdom. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a deeper appreciation for and undersanding of their innate instincts to help and protect animals.

This is a workshop for vegans, activists, rescuers, sanctuary workers, and anyone who wants to keep their heart open — not by feeling less, but by learning to love what hurts.

Other event highlights:

• Fenix, a registered service dog, will be in attendence.
• Eric Lumiere will be co-hosting and bringing in a musical element. He's a singer-songwriter known for blending heartfelt melodies with deeply uplifting, soul-centered themes. His music has reached global audiences through charting releases, including a #1 on the Billboard Dance charts, a UK Top 40 hit, and a Swiss Music Award–nominated collaboration.
• Vegan lunch will be provided following the workshop!

Important Notes

• If you're able, please bring along a journal and pen for the workshop portion.
• There is a capacity limit for this venue, so update your RSVP accordingly if you can no longer make it.
• Parking options: There is free and metered street parking available near by. There is free residential 2-hour parking till 6pm and metered 2-hour parking till 8pm on Melrose. Free all day parking aside from street cleaning on Clinton and Waring. There is a parking structure at CVS one block away.
• We will be in Studio E

This workshop is for educational purposes only and cannot be taken as any form of medical advice. By attending this and other Mercy For Animals events, you agree to our Volunteer Terms (https://mercyforanimals.org/volunteer-terms/) and Volunteer Handbook (https://file-cdn.mercyforanimals.org/mercy4animals.wpengine.com/sites/450/2022/01/MFA-Volunteer-Handbook.pdf).