Social

Social Goals

Be respectful, set clear boundaries, schedule couple, family, & friend time.

Notes on Social Goals

notes_on_social_goals.pdf

Notes & links to resources for becoming more assertive & enjoying relationships.

Podcasts on Social Skills

social_podcasts.pdf

Discussions of compassion, boundaries, vulnerability, arguments, and listening.

Free Online Discussion Groups

The following groups intend to foster human connection and/or community good will and cohesiveness. 


Core project name: Cultivating Caring Community

Facilitator: Roger Balson

Time and frequency: 7:30 pm ET each Tuesday

Platform: Jit.si

Link: https://meet.jit.si/cultivatingcaringcommunity

Notes: Informal discussion


Core project name: VillageCo & Village Nomad 

Discussion name: Village Builders

Facilitator: Jason Sears and committed attendees by sign-up

Time and frequency: 6:30 pm ET each Thursday

Platform: Zoom

Links: By invitation, you will receive a pre-gathering email with link one hour before the start time.

Notes: Has a defined format. Engagement includes request for topics of interest and breakout rooms to discuss the topics. There are approximately 20 regular attendees. 


Core project name: Weave

Discussion name: Community Hour 

Facilitator: Kate Towle and Roger Balson

Time and frequency: 7 pm ET each Wednesday 

Platform: proprietary

Link: https://aspeninstitute.zoom.us/j/99234626785?pwd=3QsrIuQahdwvq5AWiaD0NKIXVTbDpm.1

Notes: Ongoing for the past three years. A recent discussion had approximately 10 present. 


Core project name: Global Dyad Meditation

Facilitator: volunteer hosts

Time and frequency: 8 am ET daily, with intuitive writing; 10 am ET daily; 2 pm ET Tuesday (with intuitive writing), Thursday, Sunday 

Platform: Zoom

Links: Available thru a training session that ensures participants understand the process.

Notes: Format is one-on-one taking turns listening and speaking, switching roles every 5 minutes. Some sessions include intuitive writing. Available also in German and Spanish.


Core project name: Soul Biographies

Discussion name: varies

Facilitator: Nic Askew

Time and frequency: Join the email list and you will be informed of the periodic zoom discussions. 

Platform: Zoom

Links: Sent by email or as posted on website.

Notes: A recent discussion had 75 present. Sometimes there are breakout rooms. Aside from Nic’s discussions, (IMO) sessions are focused on meditative presence, like a Quaker meeting, to speak sparingly and only when inspired. Definitely not for networking or chit chat.


Core project name: HuMANs

Discussion name: Solidarity Summit

Facilitator: Stephanie Rearick

Time and frequency: biannual, June and December

Platform: Zoom

Links: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7433558070?pwd=NThPTUxxaDZEU2RLZVgvU2wwU1JIUT09

Notes: A mutual aid network sharing virtual resources and information


Core project name: ecohana

Discussion name: Campfires

Facilitator: varies

Time and frequency: varies, includes June and December Solstice Campfires

Platform: Zoom

Links: Access unique link by logging in, finding an event, and clicking on "zoom"

Notes: Some informal discussions, some themed discussions