Dear ,

Last month we shared about Community Counseling, a peer mutual aid counseling program. It is an effort to provide a well-developed process for personal growth and relationship building that integrates community organizing, Indigenous wisdom, neuroscience, and effective therapy and mindfulness practices.

In this email, we share more information about the upcoming fall Mending the Heart Cohort training. Whether you’ve been in this social change work for a couple of years or for decades, you’ve probably noticed how much pain exists in our society and have held yourself and others through the ebbs and flow of this work. This Cohort is your chance to connect with others who are also doing social change work and to practice skills to increase your capacity to withstand emotional trials and tensions.

Below are the dates and times for our gatherings, and some of what past participants have said. If you want to learn about emotional resilience for yourself and/or your organization, connect with others in this journey, and practice some tools, apply for our Mending the Heart Cohort here. 

“The training gives fundamental tools for shaping a mindful work culture that holds space for people to have a sense of communal care amongst one another. This type of mindfulness is vital for the sustainability of the people who stand for social justice.” - LaRae, California

“Wow. I don’t want this to be over. I want to have a sustainable and accessible group of peer councilors to support and be supported by. So so so so deeeeeply grateful to Fhatima, Ayni, my Triads, and the whole group for taking this step on the journey towards this vision. Get ready to go deep, yall.” - Arthur, New York

“Mending the Heart is a journey I recommend for anyone interested in healing their relationship with community, whether for yourself or for your organization. This learning experience pulled me out from a place of fear and hesitancy and into a place of empowerment and hope.” - Azeb, New York

There’s more information below in case you’re interested. Please also feel free to share with others!

All the best,

Fhatima and the Ayni Team

P.S. - As a reminder, our Training and Movement Center in Revere, MA, is open to the public! If you or your organization would like to use the building, please sign up using our 240 Harris Interest Form to reserve the space.