Sunday, December 14, 2014

Eco-Collapse Support Group

 
                                                                                                      
Purpose:  To provide emotional and social support for people learning about, concerned with, or facing issues stemming from imminent collapse of the 5 E's: Ecological, Economic, Energy, Egalitarianism  and Education.
  Climate change destruction, broken social contracts and unsustainable economic models make this collision inevitable leading to an 'Easter Island' future.  How do you feel about that?  How to manage?


Motivation:  We are not preppers nor survivalists, but a support group seeking to provide a safe place within which we can attempt to discuss difficult things without fear of judgment, reproach, or ridicule. This is not about solutions but feelings. Meetings often result in refreshed perspective which unfolds from fruitful discussions in group discovery process.

Contact:  lauramaebrown@msn.com or phone +01 (206) 446-9545

When: Noncommercial Gatherings 2 times per month from 5pm-8pm:  
4th Saturday on Key Peninsula and/or 2nd Sat in Tacoma from 5pm-8pm at private homes

Where: via Skype or preferably in person
Tacoma - 2nd Sat: Private Home on Hilltop - call 206.446.9545 for address
Key Peninsula - 4th Sat: 25 minutes from Gig Harbor, 12 minutes from Purdy, 29 minutes to Bremerton.  Map here.


Really “getting it”:  Deeply understanding what is happening now or coming soon, often results in powerful, negative emotional responses. People who succeed in breaking through their denial of global warming, peak energy, ecological, and economic collapse often fall into a pit of fear, anger, alienation, loneliness, helplessness, and/or depression. What to do? Conventional society offers little if any place within which to process this.  For many reasons we need to help and support each other in emotional and social ways. This often results in discoveries, realizations, and resolve.

Format:  First hour is a relaxed and friendly potluck and social. 
Second two hours maybe more formal, moderated group process, depending on individuals present preferences for that evening.  
All intended to provide a safe place for sharing.  Respectful, non-judgmental listening to each other with empathy and compassion is encouraged.  We're all in this together.

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Eco-collapse Support Group, West Sound (ESG-WS), Future Meetings: 4th Saturdays
for dates and locations email  leslieannrice@icloud.com
                                                                    
Eco-Action Support Group, Tacoma (ESG), Future Meetings:   2nd Saturdays 
2016: Jan 09, Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 09 
Contact:  bud.nye@gmail.com or Tacoma Permaculture Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Tacoma-Permaculture-Meetup/events/194828832/


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