Consulting

Holding space for the unlearning / learning journey to move us all to a more liberated future.

I want to help you turn your lived experiences into your resilient resources as you identify ways to shift, transform and heal.

Embodying Anti-racist practice takes a skilled guide.

When we work together, you will move past your fear-based stories that limit you. But rest assured, this is not about wishful thinking. My approach is holistic and intersectional in nature, meaning all of you and your life experiences will be honored, including the very real ways that oppressive systems in the culture limit, oppress, and constrain us.

I’ve worked with small non-profits, philanthropic foundations, youth, adults, white caucuses, multi-racial groups, and religious organizations to increase their capacity to hold conflict and have courageous conversations that take us into real relationships beyond “tolerance”.

Photo credit: Fid Thompson

Mindfulness

The practice of being present right here, right now, with an open mind.

Contact me about facilitating, teaching, course development, and retreat management. 

First, I want to acknowledge my gratitude for the Asian ancestors who kept the teachings of the Buddha alive for 2600 years, long enough for the teachers I met and practiced with to share them with me. Secondly, I think it’s important to acknowledge that I didn't start meditating because I thought it was a nice idea - I started meditating because I felt that I was moving at the speed of light and I didn't know how to stop.

If you're an individual looking for a safe place to explore and deepen your practice, let's talk. Meditation mentoring is one of my favorite places to grow with others.

Mindfulness has been key in my recovery from substance abuse. If you are looking for a pathway to love life again in your recovery, or interested in exploring your relationship to drugs/alcohol/food/sugar, I would be honored to work with you.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Self-Care

If you're with a group, organization, or school, I now lead self-care and secular meditation workshops. Mindfulness is not a panacea: however, we know it is effective at working with anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, and conflict. I’ve taught secular and Buddhist mindfulness practices in residential retreat settings, at one-time gatherings, conferences, workshops, and led ongoing classes.

We'll do grounding exercises and use ritual to come into a shared space. Using trauma-informed practices, I will guide you into becoming present in an embodied way and so that you may discover the "hidden wholeness" within (thank you Parker Palmer for those words!).

Restorative Justice

FROM CONFLICT TO CONNECTION

"Restorative justice is a philosophy, and an attendant set of dialogue-based practices, that center a community around equitable and inclusive relationships of trust, understanding, and collaboration. It has its roots in indigenous approaches to living in relationship with one another, including traditions of storytelling in circle and re-integration of those who have harmed other members of the community. These practices are trauma-informed and provide ample opportunities for social-emotional learning" for all involved.” *

I offer practices for individuals, schools, and community organizations to build connection and repair conflict. I bring years of experience in community and peacebuilding circles in classroom and group settings. I also facilitate processes for repairing harm through the Community Conferencing model and using Responsive Circles for youth in Washington, DC. I helped initiate the Restorative Justice Youth Retreat in Washington, DC to allow young people to transform their lives.

*(This lovely definition comes from SchoolTalk/Restorative DC)