Starhawk: Holding the Vision

 Holding the Vision. A two day workshop exploring the following

• Techniques for overcoming fear, find our inner compass to guide us in making decisions, and come away with renewed clarity and energy for the work.
• How do we create groups that are warm, welcoming and that value people? And in those groups, how do we make decisions, facilitate meetings, and confront complex issues together?
• Conflict, handled well, can energize a group—or it can tear it apart. In this segment, we’ll explore social permaculture: what are the group norms and agreements that can diminish conflict and when it arises?, how do we transform it into creative energy? How can people earn authority in our groups, and how do we hold them accountable in supportive ways? What tools do we have for dealing with difficult people? What’s our group story, and how do we give it not a happy ending, but a vibrant continuation?

Starhawk draws on decades of experience as a leader and teacher of earth-based spirituality, a permaculture designer and teacher, and an outspoken political activist and organizer. She is also author of many books including ‘The Fifth Sacred Thing.’
Following on from Starhawk’s visit to Totnes, Machynlleth and Bristol this summer this training has been developed in response to some of the challenges arising in Transition Towns across the country. The one day training we held in Bristol uncovered the tip of the iceberg and this course promises to go deeper into the solutions and approaches needed to achieve the potential of Transition Towns.

Cost

Cost £45 to £75 on sliding scale.

To book

Details on www.shiftbristol.org.uk

Please email shiftbristol@yahoo.co.uk for a booking form. Please book early to ensure a place.