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A Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Family Constellations Facilitator and Director of Spontaneous Theatre, trained in psychodrama, Inés holds Master’s degrees in Education and Systemic Therapy. She co-founded Bloom, a foundation promoting the research, study and responsible dissemination of information on psychedelic work. She also conducts assisted sessions, retreats and creates collective

I work at the University of New England in Armidale, Australia as a Mathematician. In 2024 I applied for the year long Compassionate Inquiry® (CI) training to improve my teaching practice, in particular how I address trauma that hinders students’ progress.  At the personal level the journey has been intense

The Jerome T. Murphy Professor of Practice at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Shawn’s groundbreaking work in trauma, healing and the empowerment of African American youth reshaped youth development. His “Healing-Centered Engagement” offers an asset-based approach to youth trauma and fostering resilience. An in-demand speaker and seasoned non-profit leader, he

Photo credit What a journey it has been—to walk this pathof self-discovery,so that we can serve othersfor the greater goodof humanity. An inquiry—a sacred spaceof presenceand compassion,attunementand connection—to see a clear reflectionof you. A spacewhere curiosity leads the way.There is nothingyou can’t say.Here,you are safeto explore yourself. Where emotions are

Since I was a little girl, I learned to please, to cry in silence, to stay out of the way and avoid problems. I was programmed to be a “good girl”, obedient, responsible and always available for others, but something inside me knew that was not right and that something

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Tanya is a pioneer in feminine embodiment, global circle facilitation, the founder of Sistership Circle® and the creator of the Feminine Freedom Method™ (a somatic certification rooted in nervous system awareness, shadow alchemy, and sacred space holdin) She spent over 15 years developing transformational experiences that support women in healing,