What racial differences impose on our minds and bodies as individuals and collectively as a society is demanding and complex. Social change begins with a conversation, but the challenge is often simply to remain coherent in our thinking, and often there is a feeling of being under-resourced to stay with the process. In this workshop, I will explore what happens in our minds and, also importantly, in our bodies in the midst of the race conversation and explore how a mindful approach to our physiological responses might support us as practitioners to stay in the conversation and find our voice.

Event Programme:

The workshop will be interactive and cover:

The impact of racial trauma on target and non-targets groups

Race-based stress models

How the construct of race disempowers and dampens compassion and clear thinking

Empowering you to navigate oppressive patterns and find your voice

Facilitator Profile:

Eugene Ellis is a writer and public speaker on issues of race, difference and intersectionality. He trained as an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist and has a special interest in body-orientated therapies and mindfulness. He is also the founder and director of The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN), a network of therapists committed, passionate and actively engaged in addressing the psychological needs of Black, African and South Asian people in the UK. Recently, Eugene became a UKCP Honorary Fellow. His book, ‘The Race Conversation: An essential guide to creating life-changing dialogue’, explores the intersection of race and trauma, the non-verbal communication of race and how we might navigate oppressive patterns.

Price: In-person CaPPP Members £65.00 – £70.00, Non-members £75.00 places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Price: Online CaPPP Members £25.00, Non-members £35.00

Venue: Engineer’s House ,The Promenade, Clifton Down, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3NB