Let’s transform the conversation on humanitarian work

Begin with deep listening. Honor local knowledge and wisdom.

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Trainings

We offer trainings to humanitarian organizations, community leaders and other individuals in how to use deep listening to nurture flourishing communities.

Fellowships

We identify and welcome emerging community leaders into a mutually supportive network.

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We offer free webinars that offer a space of support and deep listening.

Latest News and Resources

Creating Space for Community

Each of us lives in community. Our family is our first one. In Focusing, we learn to create a space of radical acceptance for our inner community. FII is now offering a series of bi-monthly gatherings “Creating Space for Community”, to explore concepts around inner/outer community […]

My Fear is My Friend

We have learned a lot about fear these past few years.  It’s a very powerful reaction that comes from many different directions and in many forms. The pandemic, storms, droughts, climate change, political unrest, wars… Of course we are justified in being afraid. Fear is […]

Our Psychosocial Support Courses are now Self-paced and Online

Finally, we did it!  We converted our in-person and online webinar coursesfor Psychosocial Support and Community Wellness (PSSCW) and Psychological First Aid into self-paced (work at your own speed) courses that you can access from any device.  These courses bring together many of my favorite […]

Focusing and Art Club Changed My Life

Focusing showed me how to process my emotions and my experience in the world in a way that I had not done before. I wanted to share Focusing with my friends so that we could grow alongside each other and support each other. At the […]

Imagine combining your professional work with your personal life

Last August, when the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, tens of thousands of refugees started to arrive in the US, and many came to western Massachusetts. … which is where Melinda Darer now lives. Melinda has had a lifelong interest – personal and professional – […]