At this time in history we face mounting threats to our humanity and to the sustainability of life on the planet. Now more than ever, an appreciation for the fundamentally relational nature of the ecology of life is critical to our survival.

In this workshop, international Gestalt trainer, author and community organizer, Mark Fairfield, frames the relational perspective as a movement that is revolutionizing human consciousness.

This relational perspective is more than just an alternative point of view: it is a vital, coordinated effort to engage humans back to the deeply relational cultures that once ensured our ancestors’ survival.

Grounded in the values central to the gestalt paradigm;

1. Health can only be defined relationally and holisti- cally.
2. Embodied experience should be included in important decision making.
3. Diversity is essential to all development.
4. Sustainability depends on sharing leadership.

This workshop identifies how The Relational Movement can equip us with the tools to catalyse a culture that supports a sustainable, diverse, healthy community.

Participant Outcomes
·      Understanding of relational perspectives, their central ideas and the values and practices they promote
·      The power of story to shift consciousness and organize knowledge
·      Orientation to peer education and peer support as tools for developing relational “leaders”
·      Bridging to opportunities to connect to movement leaders and make a contribution        

Who is the workshop for?
The workshop is open to all therapists, coaches, organization development consultants, organizers, educators, supervisors, administrators or allies.