The Work That Reconnects course - Lewes, East Sussex

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Faced with multiple overlapping crises (climate breakdown, war, injustice, biodiversity loss etc), we have the great privilege of living on Earth at a pivotal point in history. It can be challenging to process and we find many ways to avoid facing our feelings. This group will provide ways to safely express our fears, sadness, anger, numbness, hopes (and much more) and enable us to see a path forward.

‘The Work That Reconnects’ (WTR) is a group process developed by activist, author and Ecologist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy, informed by many spiritual and indigenous wisdoms, traditions and practices.

In this 10 week course we will follow the WTR Spiral to honour and move through our responses to these times, unblocking our defences so we can discover our unique role and next steps towards creating a life-sustaining society. We will alternate between group sessions and ‘study-buddy’ pair work, guiding you through a process of ‘Active Hope’, resilience and community.
Our 10 week WTR Spiral Journey Overview:

18:00 - 20:30 every other Thursday

Week 1 (30th Jan): Resourcing through Gratitude

Week 3 (13th Feb): Honouring our (more challenging) feelings for the world

Week 5 (27th Feb): Seeing with New and Ancient Eyes

Week 7 (13th March): Liberation and Justice

Week 9 (27th March): Going Forth - Connecting to Your Unique Role and Gifts

Between group sessions people will meet in smaller 'study buddy' groups for integrating the process and peer support. The time and location of these small group sessions will be up to the participants to decide.
Who is it for?

We welcome anyone ready to participate in the healing of our world. This facilitated group offers support and resilience for this journey. No previous experience necessary. Maximum 12 participants.
Cost:
This course cost £99, with flexible payment options.
Your Facilitators:
Jas Tribe (they/them): With a background in Environmental Science, Jas works as a facilitator, educator and community weaver for ecological and social causes. Jas has also taught yoga for the past 6 years and lives in Sussex.
Jen Beaver (she/her): Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist in private practice, Jen works outdoors in nature with clients and groups. She has trained with the Climate Psychology Alliance and hosted Climate Cafes and is Brighton-based.
To find out more and sign up please email:
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Host or Publisher Jas Tribe