Pockets of Belonging

Let's face it. We are deep inside an "othering" epidemic.

That's because the shadow side of belonging is othering.

In the simplest sense, othering is the process of emphasizing differences between human beings and using them as justification for harmful actions. Because of othering, people seem disconnected from a sense of community or belonging.

While othering is an ancient tendency, that doesn’t mean that it’s humanity’s natural state of being. It’s not inherent to who we are. It’s a social construct that can be dismantled.

So, how do we, as people interested in building healthy communities that create healthy humans and a healthy society, create spaces of belonging for members of our communities?

This 2-hour workshop aims to make sense of the world through the power of art & writing, somatic healing and guided meditation, and transformative dialogue that lends itself to positivity and belonging within realistic goals and mindful practices.

Join DreamOut Project (with Skylar Hall & guests)) at Village Well Books & Coffee as we plant the seeds for pockets of belonging & pockets of peace, alongside actionable strategies to help you do the same.

Together we will:

Actively connect with people.
Set clear intentions for your community.
Bring people together to learn and share.
Give people something positive to align with.

This workshop encourages participants to :

• Have impactful conversations
• Experiment and grow their imagination
• Build community
• Share knowledge and resources
• Learn to regulate their bodies
• YOU’LL ALSO GET:

A drip coffee or tea from the cafe

A journal and a pen

A wooden craft box

Various art supplies

Community resources

New healing techniques

A follow-up consultation session

New connections & friends

A fundamental part of the DreamOut experience is the DreamBox. It's an activity that blends oral history, creative writing, and visual art to foster resilience, growth, and change. We will have the opportunity to begin our own DreamBoxes that day. At the end of the workshop, participants will have an "Individualized Dream Plan" and a "Group Dream Plan" to encourage them to continue their 'dreamwork' beyond the workshop.

CAN'T WAIT TO DREAMOUT WITH YOU!

Learn more about us here:

Michelle Suzanne Snyder is the founder of https://www.dreamoutproject.com

Michelle is a native Angeleno who uses art and writing to remain committed to community healing and social change. She leads workshops that empower and inspire nonprofit organizations and community groups. Her mission is to build community through customized educational programming, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of the arts and people-powered efforts. Through storytelling, art, and other creative forms via Non-Diagnostic Art Therapies (especially those that support social-emotional wellness), she discovers and explores ways to support the creative and holistic success of diverse populations.

Skylar (Sky) Hall is a fourth-generation Japanese American with 7+ years of experience cultivating belonging through community organizing, facilitation, and community-led research. As a movement builder who has organized at the intersection of mutual aid, belonging, and social justice, Sky uses the pillars of co-creation & co-leadership to empower others to create a world of dignity and well-being for all. Sky’s facilitation style is highly interactive and reflective, allowing folks to take up space in a safe and affirming environment with trauma-informed, healing-centered practices at the center.

Learn more about us at: https://www.dreamoutproject.com.

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