About .
Many people want to educate themselves and take action but don't know how...
These days it can feel almost impossible to have nuanced conversations about gender, race, class, disability, sexuality, and social identity in general, without it turning into divisive and polarising discourse. We end up in “us vs them” debates, forgetting that we’re talking about fellow humans, and disconnecting from our own humanity in the process.
Or we’re faced with rhetoric such as “we’re all one race, the human race”, denying both the rich diversity of the human experience, as well as bypassing the painful differences in treatment we experience, based on social identities.
In both cases, we can end up feeling uneasy at broaching these subjects for fear of saying or doing the wrong thing, or out of fear for our safety and security.
These workshops aim to make these topics accessible, embracing the complexity of the human experience, and bridging social differences to support each other.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, powerless or hopeless when reflecting on the state of the world – the international rise of the far right, ongoing wars and genocides, the climate and health crises, and the hoarding of wealth by a small minority, as the majority continues to suffer the consequences of their greed. It’s no wonder we’re all exhausted!
And yet, there is so much that we can do, especially when we come together, to create meaningful, immediate, positive change in the world.
Over these six weeks, learn tools for healing collective trauma, breaking harmful cycles, interrupting unhealthy patterns, and transforming difficult emotions such as fear, guilt, and shame, into a guiding force for concrete action.
This is a step-by-step guide to finding freedom from systems of oppression, both in society and within ourselves, through cultivating awareness and developing the capacity and resources needed to choose a different path – one of collective liberation!
Who are these workshops for?
This workshops is open to anyone wishing to embark on a journey of collective liberation including:
- Those wishing to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society but unsure where to begin.
- Those facing discrimination and seeking language and tools to thrive despite oppressive systems.
- Those who recognise their privilege and want to use it positively to create meaningful change.
- Aspiring allies afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing but committed to learning and growing.
- Those tired of the divisive language and polarisation often surrounding these topics, who want to foster connection.
- Those who have done inner work and want to apply the tools they’ve learned to social activism.
- Social activists needing tools to take care of themselves and their communities without burning out.
Why take part?
During this workshop you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of your social identities and how they can be used to create positive change.
- Explore the impacts of systemic power imbalances on individuals and communities and how to heal collective trauma.
- Learn to recognise and understand your biases – both towards yourself and others – and prevent them from negatively impacting your relationships.
- Build confidence in having constructive conversations and know when to set healthy boundaries if needed.
- Acquire tools and strategies to effectively address instances of sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination.
- Build more capacity to transform paralysing feelings of anger, guilt, shame, fear into conscious and concrete action.
- Connect with a community of like-minded folk building towards a more inclusive and equitable society.
Your Host .
Jaï Bristow .
Jaï Bristow (they/them) is a multiethnic queer disabled content creator, group facilitator, public speaker and activist. They have been working in events and media production since 2010 and hosting groups around social identity since 2016. They are the creator of the Beyond Boxes with Jaï Bristow podcast and youtube channel, exploring labels and identity.
Since 2021, Jaï has been co-hosting online summits on trauma-healing and related topics and offers in person and online workshops on power, privilege and prejudice, with the objective of raising awareness of and finding freedom from oppressive structures in society and in oneself. Their work is inspired by their own life experiences as well as mindfulness, inquiry, NVC and trauma-healing tools.
They have been practicing meditation since childhood, been a student of the Diamond Approach since 2016, which brings together ancient spiritual practices with modern psychology and inquiry methods, and been training in nonviolent communication (NVC) since 2018.
Upcoming Dates .
The below dates are open to the public. I also work with private groups and organisations. Contact me for more information.
