A poster for a new monthly activist support group called Well Grounded.
Drop-in support space for activists - sustain your action from the inside.
First Sunday of every month, 2pm - 6pm LARC, 62 Fieldgate St, London E1 1ES
Drop in for...
Confidential, non-judgemental listening and support
Signposting to other sources of support
A cup of tea and a chat – strengthen your network
Sharing ideas on how we could support an upcoming action
From time to time we may be able to offer massage or aromatherapy - we'll let you know!
Wherever you're at -
Whether you're new to social change and its emotional see-saws, or you've been at it for years, and whether you're stressing/freaking/burning out, or just want to check in -
- you'll be very welcome.
Who we are
Well Grounded is a group of activists who are passionate about sustaining activism from the inside out, encouraging a climate of looking after ourselves and each other so that we can keep on the fight for a better world.
We observe that activism is often physically and emotionally exhausting, involves going to boundaries and often beyond them, and can at times feel hopeless, uncomfortable and overwhelming. To be able to carry on doing what we do, we recognise the importance of taking care of our needs, stopping sometimes to rest, finding space for our feelings before they get on top of us, and staying connected with each other and ourselves.
What we do
*On-action support spaces for recovering & re-charging (quiet held spaces for listening, tea, resting, massage etc.)
*“Roaming” support at actions / demos
*Referrals for post-action trauma support (links with Activist Trauma Support, trained counsellors)
*Monthly drop-in space in London: support, networking, idea-gathering
*Facilitating post-action debriefing sessions
*Workshops on sustaining activism (future)
For more information, support, or to invite us to an action/debriefing, get in touch at: