Power dynamics are present in all of our communities and workplaces. How do we identify and name harmful power dynamics to disrupt structural oppression? How do we proactively intervene when witnessing forms of harm?
Please read below for information about our sliding-scale prices before purchasing tickets.
REGISTER HERE BEFORE NOVEMBER 8TH!
Workshop Overview: This interactive 3-hour session (with a break in the middle) supports participants in the development of concrete tools to shift oppressive power dynamics that we encounter in work settings and beyond. We will explore and practice skills to identify and disrupt harmful power dynamics and work towards transforming the ways we engage with others.
You will leave this workshop with a more nuanced understanding of:
Identification of harmful power dynamics: We will name, define, and analyze common power dynamics at play on both interpersonal and societal levels
Disruption techniques: Using case studies and real life experiences, we will identify and practice ways to proactively intervene and act as an upstander when witnessing forms of harm.
Who should participate? This workshop is designed for people interested in building their comfort and skill in identifying dynamics of power in workplaces and community spaces. Rooted in a reflective examination of identity, privilege, and practices of white supremacy culture, this workshop is for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how to engage in processes of disruption and transformation.
What does this virtual workshop look like? The virtual workshop will take place online, using Zoom with closed captions available. We will also use Google Documents throughout the session and will ask participants to toggle between the zoom and the google document windows. To participate you will need:
a (free) Zoom account
computer with an Internet connection, microphone, and video camera
the ability to access Google Docs throughout the workshop.
Please reach out if you have any questions about access or technology needs or if you’d like to schedule a quick test call with us before the workshop to make sure you’re all set up.
What have past participants said?
"[Disrupting Power Dynamics] goes deeper into how we should treat each other and stand up for each other in so many scenarios. I wish [more places] would invest in this thought provoking workshop which really engages participants to analyze their own biases and place in the world."
— Writers Guild of America, East, Member
"An excellent session touching on conceptual understanding of power and practical tactics for naming and disruption... Would definitely recommend for anyone seeking to further their understanding of how to combat manifestations of white supremacy in the workplace." -— June 2021 Workshop Participant
Who we are: Seachange Collective is a women-led training collective that supports groups committed to social, racial, gender, and economic justice. Our collective draws on our combined decades of expertise in the non-profit and social change sectors, including work in community organizing, education, policy and advocacy, case management, research, mediation, professional development, grant and individual giving. As facilitators, we are highly participatory, drawing on participants’ own expertise, real-life case studies, and a mix of theory and practice. We are experienced in dealing with a range of needs, creation of spaces for difficult conversations, and incorporation of trauma-informed practice.
Scheduled facilitators for this workshop are Beau and Alli. Read more about all our collective members and facilitators here: https://www.seachangecollective.org/people.
Pricing: We run our workshops on a sliding-scale model, to ensure we remain accessible for organizers, non-profit staff, and public servants across a spectrum of roles and budgets.
Community Rate $25: A limited number of spots are available at this discounted rate for students or individuals who are currently without steady income.
Subsidized Rate $75: For those who are self-employed or employed at smaller organizations and do not have access to professional development funds.
Standard Rate $150: For those with the capacity to pay the full rate, especially individuals who are employed in organizations that will cover full or partial costs of registration.
Solidarity Rate $300: For those employed in organizations with an annual budget over 10 million that will cover the rate, or individuals with access to intergenerational wealth, this rate allows us to offer more scholarships and subsidized participation rates.
Please contact info@seachangecollective.org if you are unsure of which rate is right for you, if you need an invoice, and/or if you prefer to pay by check (without the processing fees).