Cultivating Cultures of Care

This Enlightenment Session is for anyone who is desiring to heal from the impact of internalized oppression on the identity spectrum and are willing to grow and embody healing for themselves and their communities.

To commit to social change work does not mean to be in sacrifice to oneself.  There is growing evidence that the impact of directly supporting others through experiences of trauma, oppression, and poverty, goes beyond burnout or fatigue.  The toll of constantly witnessing and holding space for heavily charged human emotions and experiences can distort views about the self, the world, and the future. Individuals who have chosen to commit to social change work, often sacrifice their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being to meet the needs of this calling. During this interactive enlightenment session, participants will engage in a learning journey of self-exploration, discovery, healing, and conscious action.

During this session, JVH will offer a brave and nurturing space to:

• Learn about social emotional health and wellness 
• Recognize the effects of internalized oppression and its impact on the human mind, body and spirit.
• Explore the oppressive systems and structures that perpetuate trauma and stress in our current reality.
• Practice health and wellness techniques for emotional, relational, physical & spirit care.

Through JVH’s healing-centered facilitation framework, participants in this session will receive a brave and nurturing space to heal, unite and take collective action toward individual and collective healing, liberation and empowerment. These session components are designed to support participants’ comfort and confidence in the digital learning environment.