Date/Time
Date(s) - Sat 11 July
9:00 - 16:00
Location
Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray Street), Island Bay, Wellington 6023
Note: corrected registration link.
Description
Feeling powerless or frustrated about the climate crisis and other global challenges?
Want to feel better, connect with like-minded people, and find easy ways to make a positive difference through small actions in your daily life?
Then join this one-day interactive workshop based on the international programme Work That Reconnects, as described in the bestselling book Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Dr Chris Johnstone.
The registration fee is only $50 for waged, $30 for unwaged, with scholarships available. Snacks and hot drinks provided. The group is limited to 18 people. Suitable for any adult willing to explore the following topics through brief whole-group presentations, and discussions in small groups of two to four people.
Topics
· Finding Gratitude: you’ll begin with identifying new sources of joy and strength in you lives, to build resilience against a widespread culture of individualism and competition.
· Transforming Despair: After morning tea you’ll learn a psychological method for transforming powerlessness and frustration about the state of the world into confidence and hope.
· Understanding Our World: After lunch you’ll discuss a broadened perspective on the planet’s living systems to help better understand the problems we face and find new ways forward.
· Going Forth With Hope: In the final session you’ll identify your unique strengths and collaborative opportunities for helping yourselves and the world. From this you’ll make personal plans for small uplifting actions that you want to take towards a better future.
You can visit www.activehope.info for details of a similar workshop, including free book chapters and an online course.
Register
Select the date when you register. Note that the workshop will be repeated on the 5th of September.
Testimonials
On the end-of-course feedback form, participants wrote comments such as:
“This uplifting workshop has helped shift how I think and feel about things that were really getting me down. I’m leaving with renewed hope and practical actions.”
“I’ve moved from fear and confusion into real clarity about what I want to give priority to in my busy life.”
“The interesting activities enabled us to have wonderful sharing conversations. Such a relief to hear from others having similar challenges to me. I feel lighter than I have in a long time.”
“Very well designed workshop, with a great group. Beautiful food and the peaceful garden venue were a real bonus.”
Facilitators
The workshop facilitators are experienced education and mental health professionals who donate their time for this workshop because they believe it should be affordable for all.
Bryan Royds
Bryan is a leadership trainer and coach with longstanding commitment to ecological and social justice. He is an adult educator and registered counsellor by profession who has been teaching empowerment skills to groups for many years.
Jeltsje Keizer
Jeltsje (pronounced Yelt-sha) is a therapist and leader of a team of therapists assisting people with intense trauma responses. Recognizing the deep connection between the health of our planet and equity in our communities, she is passionate about understanding and mitigating the underlying causes of mental distress.
Ellen Miller
Ellen is a GP with extensive experience in supporting psychological well-being and eco-initiatives. She cares deeply about social and environmental justice and has seen first-hand