The Transformative Solidarity process responds to the question, how do you want to show up? In this moment, in this conversation, in this life. It is about transforming behavior and learning how to move through all the emotions and barriers that come from the process of change. It offers a different lens through which to do life. It asks us to live in the honesty that is not about locating “truth”. To, more often, exist in the space between.
This process asks us to sit in the unknowing, in the discomfort of not understanding, the fear of being witnessed; it asks us to reject our understandings of right or wrong and to acknowledge and love ourselves in ways many of us have never experienced. To love others in ways many of us think we are not capable.
The Transformative Solidarity process asks us to hold grace for ourselves and others and to risk intimacy and embarrassment, in the pursuit of transformation and systemic change.
In Transformative Solidarity there are three phases of learning, growing, and changing: Awareness, Action, and Integration.
These are our map.
They help us determine where we are and where to go next.
(Image Description: A large, black circle with three words and blue arrows placed around its edge. Each word is purple, framed by a thick, black lined rectangle. Around the edge of the circle are the three phase. If the circle were a compass then at North, is the word AWARENESS. Southeast is the word ACTION. Southwest is the word INTEGRATION. Between each word is a blue arrow indicating a The clockwise movement around the circle. Another black line, on the inside of the circle, curves inward between AWARENESS and ACTION, with another blue arrow indicating a clockwise movement between Awareness and Action. Between Awareness and Integration is another inward curved line with another blue arrow, indicating a clockwise movement between Integration and Awareness. This diagram model is meant to represent the conversation between the three phases, as well as indicate Awareness as the touchstone for the other two phase.)
Image Description: Centered at the top of the image are the words: The Five Guiding Principles. Below are each of the Five Guiding Principles and their icons. From left to right, on the first row: An open book outline icon with Honesty written below, An outline of a leaf with leaf veins and the word Grace underneath, and last is An outline of an open hand with a heart floating above it and the word Vulnerability beneath. On the second row are the final two guiding principles. From left to right: An outline of a magnifying glass icon and the word Witness beneath it, and next an outline of two hands shaking and the word Commitment beneath i
The Five Guiding Principles: Honesty, Grace, Vulnerability, Witness, and Commitment are what support and hold us as we navigate that map.
Our first phase is Awareness; this is the moment of “I want/need to learn something new.” This is when new ideas or interests or curiosities pop up in front of us.
This moment is what leads us to our second phase, Action. Action is how we are learning. This is when those little ideas or sparks being to take shape. This taking shape can look like so many things. We can read books, watch films, attend events, talk to other, practice, take risks, etc.
Sometimes as we are learning something, we might make mistakes, we might get something wrong, or something unexpected might happen, and our newly formed ideas or learning gets a few cracks, or an it completely breaks a part, this can be a state of unlearning as well, and each of these experiences will send us back into awareness – where we want or need to learn something new, again.
And then back into Action with an expanded way of learning.
As we spend time between Awareness and Action, at some point, we reach Integration. Integration is I have learned and I am learning again.
Image Description: A large, black circle with three words and blue arrows placed around its edge. Each word is purple, framed by a thick, black lined rectangle. Around the edge of the circle are the three phases. If the circle were a compass then at North, is the word AWARENESS. Above Awareness is text framed by a box with white background, I want/need to learn something new. Southeast is the word ACTION. Below Action is text framed by a box with a white background, this is how I am learning. Southwest is the word INTEGRATION. Below Integration is text framed by a box with a white background, I have learned and now I am learning again. Between each word is a blue arrow indicating a The clockwise movement around the circle. Another black line, on the inside of the circle, curves inward between AWARENESS and ACTION, with another blue arrow indicating a clockwise movement between Awareness and Action. In the space between awareness and action there is bolded text in black that reads, I want/need to learn something new, again. Between Awareness and Integration is another inward curved line with another blue arrow, indicating a clockwise movement between Integration and Awareness. In the space between Integration and Awareness there is bolded text in black that reads, There is more to learn and deeper layers to go. This diagram model is meant to represent the conversation between the three phases, as well as indicate Awareness as the touchstone for the other two phase.
This is where those ideas start to become our foundation. The broken pieces start to fit together differently, we start to gain depth to our learning, we add some color to these ideas and learning and growth edges. Until we begin to have this beautiful and colorful base or foundation to continue building from.
What’s brilliant about Integration is that it’s not just simply waiting for you to go through the cycle again, Integration both starts a new cycle and strengthens with new awarenesses.
This is the space of “There is more to learn and deeper layers to explore.”
And so, this takes us back to our Awareness again. And then Awareness leads us back to Integration and it also leads us back to Action.
I believe if we all strive to take Actions, that are realistic and sustainable, at the level of Awareness of where we are, within honesty and grace, we will be able to create a systemic shift that is lasting.
Awareness gives us the opportunity to begin where we are, to know where to act, and to reassess when something goes awry. Awareness is what leads us into Integration and into further growth and different more sustainable Actions. Transformative Solidarity invites us to engage only as far, or as deep, as we choose, are willing, or able.
All offerings are available virtually and in-person. Workshops and programs follow the Transformative Solidarity (TS) process.
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These workshops are for those interested in learning a different way to address privilege and create systemic change.
We currently offer TPIC workshops on anti-racism and trans and nonbinary active-allyship.
We offer one-on-one and group coaching depending on your needs. We are available for private, corporate, and nonprofit consultations. Contact us to schedule your free first 30 minute call.
We utilize the Transformative Solidarity process to guide you through any changes you are working toward.
All offerings are available virtually and in-person. Workshops and programs follow the Transformative Solidarity (TS) Model.
Click below to learn more about each offering
Please note: All workshops include discussions of and challenges to racism. We believe no matter the topic of injustice, without including and addressing racism we will inevitably perpetuate racism and white supremacy.
These workshops are for those interested in learning a different way to address privilege and create systemic change.
We currently offer TPIC workshops on anti-racism and trans and nonbinary active-allyship.
Our CE Courses are available for licensed mental health service providers in California working with trans and nonbinary clients.
This CE course invites participants to expand their understanding of Trans & Nonbinary identities and develop skills for therapeutic work.
Our Transformative Solidarity Long-Term Programs are designed with sustainability at their core. Each program is customized based on the needs of your organization, company, or group.
We want you to feel empowered and able to continue the work long after our time together.
We offer one-on-one and group coaching depending on your needs. We are available for private, corporate, and nonprofit consultations. Contact us to schedule your free first 30 minute call.
We utilize the Transformative Solidarity Process to guide you through any changes you are working toward.