In this time of environmental and social meltdowns, we need one another to make positive changes and plant the seeds of a new world. But to work together, and to embrace diversity and challenge the systems of oppression that divide us, we need the skills of building group bonds, establishing clear communication and resolving conflict creatively.
This three-day intensive explores social permaculture—looking at how we can design groups, structures and new patterns that further beneficial human relationships. We’ll explore how to structure our groups for maximum group health, how to share power fairly, mediate conflicts and facilitate group processes.
Starhawk’s latest book, The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, will be our foundation. Insights from both permaculture and magic will help us learn to be more effective and joyful as we work together to regenerate our world.
This course is for you if you belong to:
- A group or organization seeking to make change.
- A nonprofit or NGO that seeks to work collaboratively.
- A spiritual circle, ritual group, or faith community.
- A community group, Transition Town, collective, or worker-run cooperative.
- An intentional community or household, or hope to start one.
- A collaborative arts, theater, or music group.
- A band!
- A family or a community of friends that want to improve communications and ways of handling conflict.
Topics Include:
- Permaculture principles for social permaculture:
– Design beneficial relationships.
– Value diversity and edge.
– Stack functions.
- Group vision: picture of the world, mission, goals and governance.
- Norms and Rules.
- Effective group structure.
- Power: Power over, power from within, earned and unearned social power
- Communication: Text and subtext, nonviolent communication, ladder of inference
- Effective feedback.
- Conflict—embracing, mediating and resolving group conflict.
Cost
Our sliding scale of $200-350 includes all instruction, materials, course resources, snacks and beverages; payment can be made flexibly at your own pace via our online link, provided when your registration is accepted.
To Apply
Please complete our application form; our coordinator will respond during weekday business hours with follow-up information shortly after your application is received. Please email us with any questions! Applications welcome through 11/27/18
Accessibility
Resilient Wellness is a wheelchair accessible space. We will have folding chairs and floor cushions for seating and can arrange more comfortable seating if your access needs require it.
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