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  1. Grounding in Interconnection and Solidarity

    Grounding in Interconnection and Solidarity

    Miki Kashtan

    Articles · 10 - 15 minutes · 6/20/2021

    Human health is connected to health of ecosystems and other societies. Our wellness and liberation is found in our interconnection, kinship, reverence for life, and solidarity. Solidarity erodes through narratives, practices and policies that separate us from each other -- and this impacts societal functioning. The breakdown creates conditions for pandemic, racism, police brutality, exploitation in untold numbers, and extinction. Read on for how all is connected.

  2. The Building Blocks of Interpersonal Collaboration

    The Building Blocks of Interpersonal Collaboration

    4 Session Course

    Miki Kashtan

    Multi-session Course · 5 - 7 hours · 10/15/2022

    Gain practical skills to navigate organizational differences and foster collaboration.

  3. Working Together for Change

    Working Together for Change

    5 Session Course

    Itzel Hayward, Kathy Simon

    Multi-session Course · 4 hours · 03/10/2024

    Challenge racism with compassion and clarity, gain tools to foster reflection and systemic change.
  4. Mediating Conflict with Kids

    Mediating Conflict with Kids

    Stephanie Bachmann Mattei

    Audio · 48 minutes · 7/28/2010

    In this stimulating audio recording, Stephanie Mattei covers several "hot" parenting topics such as: boundary issues, strategy resilience, how to shift your right/wrong mentality and understanding the concept of fairness. While unraveling these topics, Stephanie intersperses some practical neuroscience around brain regulation and brain-wise conflict prevention.

  5. From Blame To Power

    From Blame To Power

    Miki Kashtan

    Practice Exercises · 12 -18 minutes · 5/31/2022

    Blame is opaque when we don’t reflect on it deeply. We blame when we don’t see ourselves as having power to shape things, and see others as the ones who can. Blame and how we respond to it, is both a symptom of inability to step into power, and an impediment to empowered relationships. Transforming blame requires self-responsibility. Read on for practices involving empathy, inner connection, power, preparation and engaging options.

  6. The human species is trained and habituated towards separation. This model encourages humans to either give up on their needs or fight for their needs. In this short video, Miki shares how increasing capacity shifts habits of separation and supports holding of all needs.

  7. Learn to tell needs from strategies in parenting with two simple questions for clarity.

  8. What Would Be Possible If I Loved Myself?

    What Would Be Possible If I Loved Myself?

    3 Session Course

    Kathleen Macferran

    Multi-session Course · 3 - 5 hours · 9/26/2019

    Explore and embrace your true self in this gentle journey toward authentic self-love.

  9. Do you want to increase your capacity to identify and connect with feelings and needs?  Would you like to enhance your ability to translate judgments? Join Miki for this deep dive into feelings and needs.

  10. The Radical Act of Reclaiming Attention

    The Radical Act of Reclaiming Attention

    Oren Jay Sofer

    Articles · 5 - 8 minutes · 1/4/2020

    Given all that we are facing today as a society and a species, amongst some of the things we need is a well nourished heart. To nourish our hearts we need to discern where to wisely put our attention. Here are three practices to reclaim your attention, and replenish your reserves, so that you have the inner resources to do the work that is calling you. They are: train the mind, nourish the heart, and stay connected to purpose.

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