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Below is a description of what a tension shifting process might look like. Generally this is a facilitated space and aims to address tensions between two individual rebels or two (or more) groups of rebels. Check-ins (5 mins) Could be one thing you’re grateful...

All that has been integrated into NVC has been known for centuries about consciousness, language, communication skills, and use of power that enable us to maintain a perspective of empathy for ourselves and others, even under trying conditions. — Marshall B. ...

With fire in our hearts, we will spark and sustain a spirit of creative, nonviolent rebellion to disrupt and pressure the perpetrators of climate and ecological injustice and drive systemic change through equal participation in power. 12th, 13th, 14th Septembe...

Restoring land without restoring relationship is an empty exercise. It is relationship that will endure and relationship that will sustain the restored land. — Robin Wall Kimmerer The source of all regenerative culture is living nature. Western civilisation ...

This approach, developed by Karl Lam and Alima Adams has been shared across XRUK and XRGlobal. It is a simple and profound way for a group to build good relationships between its members. Every group and team within XR will have a slightly different culture ev...

This is statement is taken from the Systems and Cultures Circle and you might find useful if it seems like a chat you are in is getting a bit tense. It can be used by anyone who feels that the tone and language in an online chat needs to be de-escalated to all...

Short films demonstrating the practice of ‘somatic ecology’ by Jenny from XRUK regenerative Culture’s circle. In these films Jenny invites you to explore with her. She invites you to pause to notice sensation in your body: to feel the ground beneath you, the m...

These are a series of meditations and reflections recorded for XR for support, resourcing and renewal by XR rebel Simon ‘K2’ Mckibbin The below recordings can be found on Soundcloud under "Extinction Rebellion Meditations & Reflections - Support, Resource & ...

A Spiral of Active Hope This explanation and following exercise is taken directly from the Active Hope Foundations Training from Chris Johnstone and Madeleine Young. We hope that you enjoy this practice. They say "Please feel free to use, copy and adapt it". A...

This section contains resources; courses, articles, web sites and videos that provide education and information on these themes. These resources are largely concerned with racial and climate justice, for other information relating to diversity, disability and ...

Intentions for cultivating a community of trust and inclusion, taken from The Compassionate Activist by Lucy Draper-Clarke. Try it on Be willing to “try on” new ideas or ways of doing things that you might not prefer or be familiar with. Practice self focus At...

This workshop has been widely run throughout XR, both in the U.K. and around the world. Register for the next workshop date here. Overview of the workshop The purpose of this workshop is to build a solid foundation for understanding issues of oppression and d...

This is a list of various books dealing with ideas around regenerative cultures in their widest sense. Designing Regenerative Cultures - Daniel Wahl In this remarkable book, Daniel Wahl explores ways in which we can reframe and understand the crises that we cu...

Group Settings Group Permissions Members can: Edit group settings – Switch Off. Members can: Add other members – Switch Off. Admins can: Approve new members – Switch On. Group admins - Limit the number of group admins to as few as possible, but should be ...

Based on feedback, overall the online Movement Assembly #1 went pretty well, but it is acknowledged that there were many learning points for the UK Assemblies circle. These are being taken carefully into consideration and will impact any future Movement Assemb...

SPREAD THE HOPE! Feel paralysed by the doom and gloom? We have the antidote! An uplifting talk that shows a better world is possible and how we can help build it together. ✅ No activism experience needed ✅ Practical steps you can start today ✅ Hopeful, not he...

I can give myself the same care and attention that I give to others. I am not an endless 'resource' for others. I must stock up on 'reserves' and not get too drained. I have needs too, which may be different from my family's, my friends’ or my colleagues’. ...

The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK. MNPC (Mindfulness Network for People of Colour & friends) A grass roots & trauma based org...