We think of community as an invisible web of relationships. That’s the foundation underpinning every group, holding it all together. The web is strong when relationships are based on trust, respect, generosity, and mutual care. When the web is fractured, relationships can be disconnected, superficial, transactional or contentious, and as a result, ideas, resources and energy cannot flow.
Nurturing relationships strengthens the web. By creating intentional opportunities for people to get to know each other, we strengthen the fabric of our community. When we address tensions and speak truthfully to the unstated undercurrents, we make it possible for the web to heal and restore. Groups are powerful places for transformation, however the work of collective healing needs to be approached with great care and the support of experienced guides - especially when touching upon collective trauma - otherwise there is potential for more harm to be done.
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