Resistance, Resilience, and Radical Gratitude - Workshop with Barbara Ford - Registration is Closed. This event is now Full

Start: 2019-11-09 10:00:00 UTC Pacific Time (US & Canada) (GMT-08:00)

End: 2019-11-09 16:00:00 UTC Pacific Time (US & Canada) (GMT-08:00)

This is a virtual event

Sorry, this event is now full. Registration is closed.

In these times of exponential climate disruption, social injustice, and corporate power, we are challenged to re-imagine our personal and collective capacities for hope, resilience, and work for justice.


This workshop provides a framework for self and community care in difficult times. Through Reframing our circumstances; Regrouping and grounding ourselves; Reclaiming our creativity; Respecting our emotions; Re-visioning our future; and Re-activating our intention; we grow our capacities to weather the storms, literal and figurative, in our world.  

Together, we will explore the qualities of gratitude that are deep and sustainable enough to hold us even in the darkest times, and expansive enough to support the hard work of individuals and communities working for Justice.                                                                                                                                                                                          
Barbara Ford has been an activist, therapist, facilitator, singer, and artist with over thirty years of experience working with individuals and groups, including faith groups, activists, intentional communities, non-profits, and schools. Skilled in working with groups with creativity, empathy, and humor, she often incorporates ritual, music, movement, and other creative activities to deepen the workshop experience. She has worked closely with eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, and offers workshops, classes, and webinars which explore the convergence of spirit, creativity, and the engaged life.

Location: Eugene Unitarian Universalist Church   1685 W. 13th Avenue

Donations will be collected at the door. Capacity is limited.   Pre-registration is required.
This workshop is offered on a gift economy basis. Participants offer a donation after considering the following three questions: What is fair?   What can I afford?   What can I offer with joy? The gift economy allows access for all and grows community.

Testimonials

As an inspiring guide in this time of cultural crisis and transition, Barbara Ford combines a contagious vitality and a firm faith in the power of the human spirit. It is a joy for me to watch how she enlivens groups with her humor, intellect, and creativity. In all her endeavors- as an artist, singer, teacher, and organizer – I rejoice that she is bringing her life-changing work to our world.   Joanna Macy

It's difficult to imagine a more challenging moment in the history of humankind. Confronted by crisis on all fronts: environmentally, climatologically, socially, morally, psychologically and spiritually, the need for authentic, heartfelt leadership and facilitation has perhaps never been greater. Barbara Ford is a rare example of these two arts done masterfully, gently, and with a keen sense of justice. Dahr Jamail
 

Questions? Email: Resilience@350Eugene.org

Sponsored by
350-eugene-logo-stacked-twitter
Eugene, OR