by Holly | Nov 7, 2017 | Articles, Tips
Groups of women coming together face to face to share their experiences, be truly heard and take action together has always been incredibly powerful. We’re in the midst of a moment around sexual harassment and sexual violence more broadly – a time...
by Holly | Sep 21, 2017 | Articles, Tips
Sage Hayes recently presented a workshop on Embodied Activism hosted by Plan to Thrive. It was a powerful session that connected us with our own bodily wisdom and deep resources. Sage provided these notes, a work in progress. Practicing presence is key. Cultivate...
by Holly | Feb 21, 2017 | Articles, Tips
US activist and educator Daniel Hunter shares important tips for sustaining ourselves and our movements in the face of challenging times. Many of our responses to Trump have us caught in a whirlwind that goes like this: Trump does awful thing, we spring into defense,...
by Holly | Nov 22, 2016 | Tips
The US election result has got some of us experiencing the full gamut of emotions. Here are some resources to help us work through them in ways that pay respect to body and soul. Sketch by Joshua Kahn Russell, US campaigner and activist educator, on the morning after...
by Holly | Jun 15, 2016 | Articles, Tips
These valuable and timely tips have been made available by Dr Glenda Russell, a psychologist who has been doing research on the effects of stigma on individuals and communities – and how to survive it – for about 20 years. Please share them widely. What...
by Holly | Mar 21, 2016 | Tips
Australia is heading in to an epic three month long election campaign. Elections, like any high intensity campaign time, can place individual campaigners under a lot of stress and pressure. Look after yourself this election season. Here’s some reminders that might...