Resources: Inner & Just Transition

Understanding power and privilege can be a matter of seeing both sides: how we are simultaneously disempowered and empowered by social structures and deep, embedded cultures, and how we can…

Oppression is the social act of placing severe (often unjust or cruel) restrictions on an individual, group, or institution. Power is having control over resources; or control over barriers to…

As our world becomes increasingly diverse and interconnected, understanding different cultures becomes crucial. Without a basic understanding of the beliefs and experiences of diverse individuals, you can unintentionally contribute to…

What is your organization or community's vision for cultural competence? What qualities would it have? Would there be: people of diverse backgrounds and experience working together? People understanding and appreciating…

Personal reflection can be a valuable part of a transition toward an understanding of human experience that will ideally foster deeper and more compassionate connections, for individuals, groups, and the…

Many Transitioners believe working toward social justice is the right thing to do. Environmental sustainability is interconnected with all the issues of injustice that are impacting multicultural societies everywhere.  The…

Unconscious biases are an unavoidable part of socialisation, so everyone has them.  Even Transitioners who care deeply for people and the Earth, and who want to make changes in the…

Conflict resilience is less about resolving a conflict after it happens, and more about creating a connective and collaborative group culture. This reduces the frequency and severity of difficult conflicts. …

Any kind of societal transition may involve individuals learning to interact with, connect with, and be in relationship with people who are different from them.  Such a transition will benefit…

You can maintain effectiveness, creativity, and satisfaction by actively seeking and getting support.  This can be an important ingredient in enhancing individual wellbeing, and catalysing personal development.  Groups can also…

Social self-care aims to prevent isolation, loneliness, and depression.  Human neurobiology is designed to be social, with a baseline of social engagement. Ideally you can avoid increasing superficial connections and…

Making time to have a date with yourself is one way to replenish your inner resources.  There are many activities you can choose from.  Some activities that are repetitive or…