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Taking That First Step

Hello! You may have been motivated to join XR because you've decided that you must take action now. Or maybe you simply want to find out more about XR and increase your knowledge of the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE). Still, taking that first step can be a challenge.

Within XR we acknowledge that our increasing awareness of what we're all facing can sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety and sadness and many struggle with these emotions.

For some, making connections with other rebels helps hugely; we are not alone anymore. Joining in, and trying to be part of the solution, is empowering and liberating since 'Action brings hope'.

XR is also a family with lots of support available when it’s needed. XR’s Trained Emotional Support Network offers the Rebel2Rebel active listening service and facilitates access to 3 free sessions of talking therapy with the Climate Psychology Alliance.

There are also XR support groups such as Listening Circles and Empathy Cafes, as well as lots of courses and support from the Regenerative Cultures Team. You can find these in a number of places, such as the XRUK website Events page, Facebook, Bluesky, Mastedon and on a chat app that XR uses called Telegram - a bit like WhatsApp. All the links you need are in this chapter.

If you have any worries about what joining XR is like, this 2 minute video made by a new member - Shelley - might help reassure some of you.

For more information, do have a look around the XRUK website

And here's The Climate Quiz - share it with your friends and family. It could be a way to open a conversation about the emergency.

If you registered for Intro to XR but weren't able to join and would like to join another time, the talk takes place a couple of times a month. It lasts around 1hr 15 mins and we allow 15 minutes for questions and discussions after the session. To find upcoming dates and to sign up, click here.

Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you again.

Love and Courage,

The Intro to XR Team

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