Finding Your Place in the Movement Support Group

For Whom?

Babes who are struggling to feel solid in their activism and advocacy, as they manage sociopolitical fatigue. This is a great group for folks fairly new to political action, as well as for folks who would like a refresh. If you feel stuck in the space of "But what can I do? What is enough? How do I keep myself going?," this group – which combines facilitated emotional process, inquiry into our personal responsibility, and peer-supported goal-setting – is for you.

When + Where?

This group will run for six weeks on Sundays, 10am-12n ET (7-9am PT).

The dates for this group are January 18th, 25rd, February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

You do not have to be available for every session to join the group!

These are virtual sessions on Zoom.

What About?

Each session will focus on 1-2 overarching ideas.

These include:

• social location
• self-limiting beliefs
• expertise
• community roles
• wealth redistribution
• building community
• community organizing
  

What Format?

Each session will last between 90 minutes and two hours, roughly following the same format.

This will generally look like:

• check-in and grounding
• open floor to share reflections
• brief educational presentation
• paired or small-group processing
• large group discussion
• check-out

Each week, media resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc.) and reflection questions will be sent out by email. These are not homework assignments; they're not mandatory. But they can be helpful guidance for preparing for the next session and deepening your process!

What Is + Isn't This?

It is important for me to name that this group is not therapy and that I am not a mental health professional. This group is being guided by the following principles and facilitator skill sets: political education, holistic life coaching, and peer support.

The purpose of this group is to support leftists in feeling comfortable and confident in their community roles, to lessen overwhelm and burnout, and to get shit done by better understanding our lanes.

Who Is Our Facilitator?

Melissa A. Fabello, PhD is a relationship coach who believes in the transformative power of community for moving us toward our happiest, healthiest selves. With over 15 years of experience as an educator, she brings to her programming a validating, passionate, and humorous approach, creating an inviting atmosphere for deep processing. Melissa is a certified life coach, and she holds a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies.

To learn more about her social identities and the frameworks she brings to her work, check out the "About" highlight on her Instagram @fyeahmfabello.

How Much?

The base cost is $299 (USD).

There is an option to pay the base cost, plus donate to the scholarship fund, at a cost of $349 (USD).

There is also an option to pay half now and half later. The first half ($149.50 USD) will be paid here, through EventBrite, to hold your spot. The second half ($149.50 USD) will be due by 1/11 through PayPal or Venmo.

There are two pay-what-you-can slots available for BIPOC only.

Given that all relevant information has been provided here, and that you have the opportunity to reach out with questions, your payment is non-refundable. This is regardless of your participation. Cancelations will not be granted.

Got Questions?

Please email me at melissa@melissafabello.com.