Active Grief, Active Hope

What: This program aims to address the need for supporting our communities’ engaged youth as they face the difficult thoughts, emotions, and uncertainties that come along with the grave realities of climate change. The program curriculum draws off of Joanna Macy’s Work that Reconnects, to help participants move through grief/anxiety towards gratitude and action. This program will focus on creating a safe, inclusive and caring community of belonging within which to explore these tricky topics.

Who: Youth experiencing anxiety and mixed emotions that come from witnessing and living with climate crisis, who are also looking to connect with like minded peers, and to find ways to move through to a place of acceptance, resilience and hope. Youth should be self-motivated to participate in a group program with like-minded peers who have a shared love and concern for the Earth and all its beings.

• 8-10 youth, ages 14-19 years old
• A fit for teens in home school or flexible education programs; university/college students, or youth post-high school.

Where: Power to Be’s beautiful Prospect Lake site located at 4633 Prospect Lake Rd. Some programs may be held in other areas of the CRD.

Program Delivery Includes:

• Nature connections experiences, and exploring the landscape
• Group bonding initiatives
• Sensory awareness activities
• Mindfulness practices
• Play
• Group sharing, council
• Creative expressions of emotions through art
• Psycho-ed skill building related to navigating tough emotions

Cost: Sliding scale of $100 to $400.

(Low income: $105, Middle Income: $200, High Income: $400.)

Bursaries available, please inquire to Britt McLeod at [email protected] for more information.