REGISTRATION OPEN: SPRING 2025 FOR BIPOC LEADERS
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2025
Joy can help us heal and strategize how to stay engaged in our causes and community - without burning out.
Recognizing the immense pressures and emotional toll that come with being a social changemaker, we aim to provide a sanctuary for healing and revitalization.
Introducing Joy as Resistance by Chewlin Group: A transformative experience designed for community leaders*, particularly BIPOC leaders, at the forefront of social change. This 5-week online peer-learning program is your opportunity to reconnect with joy as a tool for resilience and well-being, as you manage the challenges of being a community leader.
Overview:
Joy as Resistance is a 5-week online peer-learning program, particularly for BIPOC leaders, focusing on collective care, fostering resilience, and nurturing emotional well-being in a collaborative setting, leveraging the collective wisdom, experiences, and support of participants. This program exists to remind us we are not alone in our efforts to foster change - and self-care! Our cohort of 10-12 participants will meet weekly for 90-minutes and use creative modalities like art, writing, storytelling, and movement to work through each week’s theme.
Joy as Resistance
for BIPOC leaders
What You'll Gain
Understand the powerful relationship between joy and well-being
Uncover cultural myths that influence your beliefs
Develop strategies for prioritizing physical and mental health
Reimagine self-care for the modern world as a BIPOC leader
Build connections with fellow social impact changemakers
Program Highlights
Five live & interactive online sessions facilitated by Jennice Chewlin
Weekly 90-minute sessions in a virtual group setting
Collaborative setting focused on effective, meaningful discussions
Limited spots to ensure quality engagement
Topics Covered
Discover: Identify and challenge false beliefs about joy and self-care.
Dismantle: Learn to put joy at the heart of your well-being.
Dedicate: Commit to new practices that will support and sustain your physical and mental health.
Who Should register
Participants who attend self-identify as a BIPOC leader* and are:
Curious about self-care,
Willing to embrace joy as a powerful tool in their work
Need a respite from the challenges of their work as community leaders.
Online sessions will occur weekly from 7PM - 8:30 PM EST on these dates:
March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1
Key Dates
Cost
Thanks to the generosity of United Way of Greater Nashua and New Hampshire Center for Justice and Equity as our fiscal sponsor, we are able to offer this program at no cost to participants!
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2025
Chewlin Group is committed to equity and inclusion and strongly values the experiences of historically marginalized people and encourage them to apply for this opportunity.
*What we mean by leaders: we understand that not everyone identifies with the terms: social impact leader, changemaker, or community leader. We honor a perspective that is inclusive and empowering, recognizing leadership beyond formal titles and sectors. By broadening the definition, it embraces people who may not see themselves as "leaders" but who drive meaningful change through their actions. This approach affirms that leadership is not just about position, but about the impact one has, whether in a community, workplace, or even within a family.
It opens the door for a diverse range of individuals to feel validated in their efforts, and it encourages people to see the value in the work they do—regardless of how it might traditionally be labeled. It's a powerful way to foster collective empowerment and motivate action across all levels of society.
Heal. Revitalize. Reclaim Joy.
Testimonials:
“[...] Joy and resistance are thought to be opposites, but it was shared that these words can work well together in order to make sense of it all and find some peace. Realizing how much JOY can be in our lives acts as a way to resist and UPLIFT ourselves into places of positivity. I will use these tools and memories in the weeks and months to come to remind myself of JOY everywhere. Thank you Jennice for your expertise, beautifully delivered message, and your friendship. ”
100%
of respondents appreciate the opportunity provided to improve their health and well-being.
100%
of respondents found this wellness presentation was valuable to attend.
Why it Matters:
When leaders invest in their own well-being, they become more effective agents of change. By prioritizing joy, we can create a ripple effect of positivity in our communities.
In a world that often feels heavy, joy is a powerful form of resistance. It’s more than just an emotion; it’s a deliberate choice to celebrate what energizes us and fuels our ability to make a difference!
Topics to be explored:
I. Discover: Unveiling false beliefs about what gets in the way of caring for your mind and body. Key Question: Where does your definition of joy come from? What are the myths about joy and self-care that could be getting in the way of our well-being?
II. Dismantle: Grow your capacity to put joy front and center of your well-being. Key Question: What do you wish to unlearn about your joy?
III. Dedicate: Commit to new practices that will support and sustain your role in your community. Key Question: What deliberate choices about joy are you planning and celebrating to bring into your care?
