Join us in person in Sandy, UT: January 27th, 2024. 1 pm - 3:30 pm. Light refreshments provided.
This is a teen focused event. Parents are welcome to attend; however teen participants will be centered in this workshop.
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How to Have the Hard Conversations
"When we love, we commit to fighting against injustice, against our own fear and complacency, against all the forces that seek to divide us and diminish our spirits." - bell hooks
This is the workshop for you if you have a passion for fighting injustice and are eager to educate your friends and family but…
-you struggle to know when & how to discuss injustice.
-you cringe when loved ones speak out of ignorance but you don’t know how to disrupt it.
-you are eager to engage but you don’t know how to start.
-you meet or anticipate meeting resistance to the ideas you want to share.
-you feel shame/guilt/anger/paralysis around the harm you/your communities have caused and continue to cause.
-you feel inadequate/impostor syndrome around being the one to speak up.
-you’ve engaged in ways that left you feeling so exhausted you haven’t done anything further.
-you are afraid to be seen as “mean” and you worry about losing relationships.
Come to this workshop and you will walk away with:
-a better understanding of discerning when to engage and who to engage with.
-a framework for creating appropriate boundaries around your time and energy.
-knowing how to remain anchored in love while speaking difficult truths.
-the most important daily practice you need so this work is sustainable over a lifetime.
-an understanding of how to move away from performative goodness towards creating constructive impact.
-communication patterns to use to facilitate authentic communication - and the opportunity to practice them in a safe space.
-action items to implement immediately.
Am I the right guide for you?
It's an important question! I'm not for everyone. Let's see if we vibe, shall we?
I believe in:
-Radical self acceptance (radical because not doing so is what oppressive systems count on)
-Decolonizing everything (white supremacy delusion has ALL of us messed up)
-The human capacity to heal deeply (we are capable of profound and lasting change)
-Well-timed expletives (sometimes nothing else says it quite right)
-Laughter as medicine (I vouch for its legit healing powers )
-Healing as an individual responsibility that happens in community (There's only so much healing we can do alone)
Still not certain? Read the testimonials below for more insight into what I offer.
"Leatha creates a space where everyone is heard, valued and met with compassion."
-Stephanie
The first half of my life was spent following, obeying and doing what I needed to do to create safety, connection and belonging. I did the things that I knew would bring me validation. As I have grown and developed, I began wondering what my own personal values are and how to create a life that reflects and is in harmony with those values. Leatha creates a space where everyone is heard, valued and met with compassion. She has taught me to meet myself there as well. Her workshop helped me to see where I have been out of alignment in the past and how I could take accountability and repair relationships with others and myself. Her curriculum pushed me to take an honest look at how I was using my time, resources and energy. Leatha has helped me understand that I can have a truly fulfilling life, without exhaustion and overwhelm, by choosing activities, relationships, work and activism that align with my values. Her love for herself, her work and those she teaches is a gift and I will continue to spend time and money for her courses, workshops and classes.
"Her real life examples empower me with the words and tools I need"
-Sonja
"Going into this course I felt pretty good about my ability to hold space, but came out of the class realizing that holding space is a skill that needs to be sharpened, practiced and deepened continually throughout my life. The ability and capacity to hold space is vital for healthy connection and repair in every single relationship we have. It's vital if we are going to do the work of decolonizing ourselves and our relationships. Leatha has a way of teaching in a short time what some could write volumes about. Her real life examples empower me with the words and tools I need to immediately implement these skills into my relationships and the work I want to do in the world. I've learned from Leatha both in person and in a group and while both are powerful, being in community with others helps the information just sink in even deeper. Leatha offers insightful questions for small groups to discuss, encourages safe practice of our holding space skills in real time, and gives us each the permission to participate to the level we choose. This course should be required for all humans. I can imagine what the world would look like if everyone knew how to hold space, and it's beautiful. Thank you Leatha. I'll be revisiting the course over and over and over again. "
-Sonja