Welcome to your Ground/Shift Group

Welcome! These short and flexible groups combine contemplative practices (Ground) and action taking or action planning (Shift). Ground/Shift Groups are based on the idea that social change and contemplation are linked. You can use these groups in a secular or religious setting. The contemplation options suggested here have a mix of spiritual, somatic, and scientific roots, and you can use them in your setting by choosing the options that are a good fit for your group. Likewise, the directions you take your social change actions are up to your group: this is a resource to support your wisdom for change making, not to dictate it for you. Ground/Shift Groups unfold over 3 to 5 sessions of 1.5 to 2 hours each, in person or online.