Genesis Healing Institute
Our Mission: NOURISH.
The Genesis Healing Institute is committed to nourishing and amplifying the healing ecosystems which exist within communities directly impacted by historical, systemic and institutional trauma in the United States.
Moment of Transition…
We are experiencing a historic convergence at this moment. On one end, we see the mass rejection of “old world” institutions, social norms, philosophies and values which promote separation, control, violence, passivity, endless consumption and infinite growth. And on the other end, we see the elevation of collective consciousness toward healing, wellness, sustainability, Earth-stewardship and interdependence. In short, we are in a moment of global transition. As the “old world” institutions begin to unravel and decay, we have the opportunity to birth a new way of living and organizing our society- one that centers the healing and regeneration of people and the planet. The Genesis Healing Institute was created in order to ease the distress of this transition and to serve as a guide for those seeking to cultivate a more beautiful world…
Our Programs
SOUL REFUGE
A six-month immersive healing program for social justice advocates & service providers in the SF Bay Area. Each participant in the program will gain access to a care team comprised of a therapist, nutritionist, spiritual counselor, life coach and herbalist- all free of charge. Participants also receive a basic introduction to Earth-based and ancestral healing practices through monthly retreats. The program honors healing as a fundamental aspect of movements toward social transformation.
LIFEFORCE initiative
A professional association intended to support graduate students of color currently studying in psychology, psychiatry, therapy, social work, and other allied fields. The association is focused on promoting a new generation of mental health practitioners of color who are politically-conscious, well-versed in various forms of holistic healing, and who reflect the diverse & intersectional experiences of the communities they support. The program hosts a national conference each fall.
Central valley Healing Collective
A union of healers, advocates and community leaders in the central valley region of California who have come together to identify and mobilize the healing assets in the region, in order to benefit rural communities which are often excluded from high quality & holistic emotional, mental and spiritual care. The collective hosts free public healing clinics throughout the region- spanning from Merced down to Bakersfield.
English language tutors' Role in trauma healing
This article demonstrates how trauma research and good language teaching strategies may work together. Teaching methods consider the requirements of persons who have experienced trauma. This method has been used in the Livexp online English conversation classes for a while. Look at it here https://livexp.com/online-tutors/conversational-english. Tutors always consider each student's qualities when designing lessons for them.
Are You Seeking Healing?
For those who fall outside of our programmatic or geographic scope, here are additional ways to connect with us:
Community workshops
This workshop utilizes multiple healing traditions & practices in order to support groups & organizations who are experiencing transitions, crisis or stagnation.
PODCAST
Do you have a question about your own healing journey? Submit your questions and we will ask our networking of healing practitioners! Responses will be published on our podcast.
Apprenticeship
Once a year, the Genesis Healing Institute opens an apprenticeship for people of color who are interested in developing their own unique set of practices, tools and wisdom for inner healing.