Radical Resilience for
Social Justice
Join this eight-week journey that will support justice and equity leaders, activists and practitioners to cultivate wellbeing, prevent burnout and learn skills and tools to sustain the impact of themselves and those around them.
Based on the latest in neuroscience, somatic methods, and century-old wisdom traditions, this experiential and community-based program connects you with like-minded changemakers to sustain yourself for the long-haul.
Applicants who identify as a person of color, recent immigrant or refugee, and live in Alameda County, are especially encouraged to apply.
About the Program
This program is designed for community leaders, activists, practitioners and healers who are eager for tools, support and community to navigate the burnout, secondary trauma, stress and emotional strain that comes with working toward equity and justice. If you are seeking to cultivate balance and resilience to keep fighting for a more just world, then this program is for you.
This program will allow you to:
Lead from a place of energy, hope, and joy, instead of overwhelm, scarcity and stress
Increase your effectiveness, creativity, and emotional intelligence in your leadership
Understand burnout from the inside out: how to identify, reverse, and prevent it
Apply tools of resilience and wellbeing to yourself, your team, organizations, and other structures unique to your life and context.
Move beyond the concept of “self-care” to create a holistic life that is purposeful and nourishing
You will receive:
Seven 90-minute workshops, customized to the needs of the cohort
Two individual coaching sessions with a certified coach
Tools and materials to support your journey
Connection to a community of other changemakers
Support and connection to the wider Circles International network of 500+ leaders committed to building resilient teams and organizations
The Nuts and Bolts
Timeline: 8 weeks, starting in October 2021 (exact time of the 90-minute sessions to-be-determined by cohort availability; see application for more details.)
Cost: We are committed to the financial accessibility of our programs. We are offering this program on a sliding scale where we invite you to name your price. You are invited to pay anywhere from $580-$980 as you are able. Payment plans, scholarships and financial aid are also available. Please do not let cost be a barrier - reach out to us if you would like to discuss options.
Professional development: Need a letter of support to request professional development funds from your employer? Interested in group rates and organizational discounts? Email us at info@circlesinternational.org.
If you’ve ever thought…..
“I want to be in this work for the long-haul, but I’m having trouble just getting through the day-to-day.”
“My (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) wellbeing has been suffering because of the stress of my job.”
“I want to feel more creativity, hope, and joy.”
“I try to have good work-life balance, but the demands of my job just don’t allow for it.”
“I want to be the type of leader I want to see in the world: inspiring, motivated, and energized, and yet I often find myself stressed, over-worked, and exhausted.”
“I want a community outside of work where I can talk about the real stuff that I’m struggling with, gain support and ways to move forward.”