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JOIN US FOR THIS FREE WORKSHOP

Many of us are feeling a range of emotions, fears and grief about the acceleration of political turmoil, environmental degradation,  financial pressures, and other stressors in our daily life, and it’s not always easy to know where to turn and how to cope. Often, we might feel paralyzed, not knowing how to respond or be helpful. ENGAGED HOPE is a 2 hour interactive workshop that will focus on foundations of resilience and in particular three areas: individual self regulation strategies for internal resilience, coregulation through connection  and presence with others, and a framework for understanding how to have a hope that is not naïve but rather deep and sustainable. 

This workshop will be offered twice free of charge, one on line and one in person, giving you choice in how you engage. These workshops are intended to give you an experience that you can take with you, that will support you in feeling stronger in meeting the challenges of this particular time. I have been passionate about this topic since the mid 2000’s, and am including  practices from the Work that Reconnects developed by Joanna Macy, which outlines a 4 step “spiral” practice. Together, we will begin to explore the spiral and the ability we all have to contribute to change in our own lives and in the world. 

All are welcome, regardless of political views, beliefs or ideology. All that is needed is a sense of curiosity and openness to speak from the heart and listen from the heart. 

What you will gain in this workshop:

· Three Self regulation techniques: Breath regulation technique, a Tapping technique, and a Hands on Self care practice

· Gain a new perspective for understanding how to move from paralysis and grief to more empowered action toward what you value and envision. 

· Opportunity to connect with others and share, a vital part of resilience.

*Following the workshop, I will offer to schedule a 20 min session with anyone who attends, free of charge, to explore the possibility of going further with a group in the fall that will take a deeper dive into the spiral practices, nature based practices and reinforce self-regulation and coregulation strategies. 

Contact me at sara@sarademetry.com to register for either of the two offerings listed below:

In person workshop:  Tuesday October 6 at the Wandering Vine from 6 - 8 pm

On line workshop:   Sunday October 11 from 6 - 8 pm