Climate Grief support April 5

[Rachel Cywinski]

 Green Sanctuary Team members offer transportation from the Crossroads Park and Ride to the church. To request a ride, please contact aliso...@gmail.com

Alison Hom-Crosier

> Co-Chair, Green Sanctuary Team

> First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio

>

> Embodied Climate Grief Workshop

> Saturday, April 5, 12:30-4:30 pm

> First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio

>

> As we prepare for Earth Day celebrations, First UU's Green Sanctuary

> Team is collaborating with social worker and group facilitator

> Patricia Stout to offer a unique opportunity for learning and

> connection.

>

> When considering the current climate crisis, we may experience a range

> of responses, including: Feelings of guilt, anger, and helplessness

> about harmful policies and actions; numbing out or turning away from

> the realities of climate change; paralysis and lack of motivation; and

> the tendency to do too much and push ourselves toward burnout. The

> term "climate grief" gives us a way of describing these reactions and

> reminds us that grief is an essential part of environmental justice

> work.

>

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>

> Please join us as we support one another in inner and collective work

> to make space for grief and build the strength to move forward

> together.

> Part 1, 12:30-2:30 pm: Journaling, mindfulness meditation and embodied

> practices, deep sharing and deep listening, and creating a group poem.

>

> Part 2, 2:30-4:30 pm: Introductory Integrative Breathwork musical

> journey, mandala drawing expression (no art experience or skill

> required!), and closing circle.

>

> Registration is free, and light refreshments will be served.

- sent by Rachel Cywinski