Nov 16, 2011 | Art & Creativity, Social Movement History, Story-based Strategy, Sustaining Activism
My friend Anne O’Brien is involved in putting on Songs of Meaning and Power in Sydney, 25 – 27 November. The weekend includes a number of workshops and song sharing circles to connect people with each other and their motivations for activism. This coming weekend I’ll...
Nov 2, 2011 | Events, Sustaining Activism, Training
Self-care and stress release strategies for people working towards social and ecological justice Activist energy is a precious resource. The struggles we find ourselves in can be incredibly stressful and emotionally demanding. With all the pressures in life do you...
Sep 15, 2011 | Featured, Group Process, Sustaining Activism
Today is R U OK Day, a national day of action which aims to prevent suicide. The website states: ‘Staying connected with others is crucial to our general health and wellbeing. Feeling isolated or hopeless can contribute to depression and other mental illnesses,...