Gender justice work can be gratifying, but it can also be highly challenging like most rewarding things. Our personal connections to the work and diverse lived experiences create many opportunities for us to feel triggered when leading gender justice efforts.
When working with people who may be more skeptical, hostile, or resistant to ideas of gender justice, the possibility of us being triggered can be even greater.
We know that learning best takes place ‘in relationship’ with others. We are more likely to be open to new ideas when we feel connected, cared for, and not judged. And relationships are a two-way street requiring open and honest communication and feedback. However, sometimes staying ‘in relationship’ while engaging men and boys in gender justice can feel easier said than done.
So, how do we navigate triggers that come up for us in gender justice work? How can we stay in a relationship with others, particularly when engaging men and boys, even when we disagree? How do we give and receive feedback with grace?
Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 11 am MT for this workshop led by Lana Wells, MSW, Chair of Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence, and Jake Stika, Executive Director at Next Gen Men.
Together, we will:
⭐ Learn why we need to engage with a transformational learning process to advocate for violence prevention effectively.
⭐ Understand the key barriers associated with receiving feedback
⭐ Identify strategies to manage our triggers/reactions when engaging men and boys and receiving feedback.
⭐ Identify ways to mitigate those triggers/reactions in others when giving feedback
⭐ Identify strategies for sharing this material with others.
This workshop is for Pathways Community Members only.