This course is an safe and interactive opportunity to learn and apply some of the latest thinking from anti-oppression theory to help us understand why and how we are socialized and conditioned in the dynamics of racism.

Overview of Session

Racism is massively on the rise throughout the world.  We are seeing rebellions throughout the world as people rise up against the issues impacting racialised people (to include terms such as BAME, PoC, BIPoC etc) - such as police brutality, different health outcomes as highlighted by the pandemic and widespread lack of opportunity.

This is a vital time to learn to challenge the dynamics of racism. 

If we are not able to understand the dynamics in play, we are not able to critically analyze and do our part to intervene - in ourselves, our communities and our organizations - to create more inclusive ways forward. The aim of this course is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where we can all learn and grow.  You may have little knowledge around issues of race  - but feel deeply uncomfortable with the rhetoric and want to learn more; you may want to stand in solidarity with those that are rising up and need more knowledge to be able to do that; you may have lived experience of racism and want to understand more and/or you may work around these issues and want a theoretical and practical understanding to help support you with your actions. 

By the end of the course, participants will have a greater understanding of how we are all socialized in racism, what patterns support this socialization and some of the ways that we can challenge these patterns.  

This will allow you to engage with these issues more deeply - in yourself and in what you see around you.

The aim is to shift your motivation to bring change.  

The group will be mixed and diverse. 

Previous participant feedback

’Raggi models in her facilitation, teaching style and her deep humanity what it means to practice generosity in the work of anti-racism. Her course is filled with gems of her own insight, along with accessible teachings and language on challenging the dynamics of racism. She creates a warm and hospitable space to do our own work & deepen our awareness to step back to our lives, contexts and systems, with even more courage and skills.’ Vanessa Reid, Director, Living Wholeness Institute

‘Raggi is a warm and authentic facilitor who draws from lived experience and her own passion to take you on a beautiful learning journey :-).’ Sharan Jaswal, Group Facilitator, Changemaker

‘Raggi is a passionate as well as deeply compassionate, knowledgeable and inspiring person to learn from. She holds a powerful and welcoming space that left me feeling inspired and better resourced to engage with the complexities of dismantling racism in my day to day life and relationships as well s feeling more resourced to continue with my own learning and exploration going forward. I am really grateful.’ Catherine Dunne, Senior Psychotherapist and Supervisor, Movement Medicine Teacher and Facilitator

‘Raggi is an incredible trainer. She really makes you challenge yourself but also makes it feel very safe for you to do so. I don't think many people could make you think about race in quite the same way. Highly recommended!’ Kate Hammond, Solicitor

'The course was wonderful. Raggi is super knowledgeable, passionate and warm. She held a space for us to lean into the awkwardness about race and start to overcome it. Although I've been a trainer myself for years and hold awkward conversations around race in those trainings, I definitely deepened my knowledge and reflection through this short training.' Natasha Adams, Trainer and activist 

‘Well worth doing. Raggi helped us navigate some very difficult waters with sensitivity and imagination. Her open, unpatronising approach combines tact with unflinching honesty in a way that makes it possible to tackle very challenging issues without feeling overexposed or unduly judged.’ Rudolph Spurling, Barrister

'This course provides an incredible space to speak and become free from the confines of a racialized society, allowing us to move out of it and become more.' Lou Lachman, Psychotherapist 

'This is a great course to get to grips with the terms and dynamics of race.  Raggi is very committed to this work and passionate. She created a great environment for self-reflection while at the same time ignited interest for more.' Venetia Bouronikou, Psychotherapist, Process Worker, Group facilitator  

'A very insightful course, passionately delivered and thought provoking.' Izbeth Khan Apna Haq

'The course made me really think about my attitude to racism and determined to challenge racism when I now hear it from others.' Becky Littlewood, Barrister

'The presenter creates a safe space to discuss important but difficult issues around race - prepare to be informed and challenged but supported.' Andrew Jeffrey, Lecturer, Sheffield University 

'The material was very well researched, structured and clearly explained. This complex issue brings up difficult feelings and Raggi's care and honesty supported us to sit with these together. Building our capacity for racial literacy, particularly as white people, is urgently needed and Raggi is a force for change in this field.' Savannah Theis, Process Worker, Therapist and Group Facilitator (in training) 

The session will be held online. Please email raggikotak@gmail.com for more information.