The Ripple Consulting Cohort is a six month virtual cohort designed for white people to grow in awareness of the internalization process that has resulted from systemic racism and oppression. Bimonthly sessions include teaching, large and small group discussions, and inter-faith experientials. All sessions will be virtual. Participants will be expected to engage in extensive reading and other assignments equivalent to a college course. Discussions may feel emotionally taxing as we delve into topics that create external and internal discomfort. Learning how to lean into this discomfort with a balance of self-care will be an essential practice of the cohort.
Who is this cohort designed for?
Community Leaders, Educators, Spiritual Leaders, DEIB+ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Advocates and Leaders who identify as white.
Required Reading (books to be purchased by participant, not included in the total cost):
- Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Isabel Wilkerson
- Thanks for the Feedback. Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen
- How to Fight Racism. Jemar Tisby
Curriculum, schedule details and additional materials will be provided after registration.
Total Cost of Cohort: $1,000
- The books listed above are not included in the total cost.- Total Cost includes session work and the cost of additional resources we will provide to you.
Deposit at Registration (after interview): $250 (non-refundable) will be applied to Cohort total cost.
Outline and Schedule:
Cohort will run bimonthly and last for six months. A more thorough schedule and outline will be provided upon your admittance to the cohort. Cohort overview:
Session 1: Introduction to cohort and other participants.
Session 2: Addressing our “stinking thinking.” Intentional awareness. Power.
Session 3: Dignity. Identity. Core. Lies. Survival Self.
Session 4: Internal Resistance. Eight Pillars of Caste.
Session 5: The Tentacles of Caste. Unlearning White Supremacy. Blind Spots.
Session 6: The Tentacles of Caste - continued. Representation. Shame.
Session 7: Relationships. Reconciliation. Conciliation.
Session 8: Identity Triggers. Digging Deeper. The Cost.
Session 9: Showing up. Centering the Most Marginalized. Dismantling Distortions.
Session 10: Reimagining a World Without Caste. Navigating Conversations. Moving Forward.
Session 11: Discipleship through Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppressive Lens. Beloved Community.
Session 12: Commitments. Orienting Your Life to Racial Justice and Fighting Systemic Racism.
Session 13: Wrap-up. Reflections/Review. Next Steps.
Upon submitting this application we will contact you for an interview to determine your readiness for this content. We also aim to be intentional with group dynamics to ensure the best experience for all. We will limit participation in this cohort to no more than 12 people. If we determine that you would be a better fit for a future cohort or the cohort is full upon you contacting us, we will discuss additional options during the interview discussion.
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Learn more about Ripple at RippleConsultingLLC.org
