“Being a part of Embodied Solidarity has been really soul enriching, gratifying, and affirming. For all the work I have been doing there was a moment during a session where I said something and used the term “white people” and Thérèse said, “say we” and I haven’t stopped reflecting on that or talking about it (and have changed that) because it helped me see how even when our self awareness of our racial identity has grown we can continue to separate ourselves unconsciously from “white people” Embodied Solidarity has definitely helped me go deeper and it also introduced me to more white people who are on this journey which was also something I was craving. If you’re considering this I would say definitely join! Don’t be afraid. Don’t worry about shame. Don’t worry about not getting it right. Know that you WILL make mistakes and that is part of the journey of learning and healing. Thérèse holds you accountable. She’s warm and has a reservoir of love in her but she is not going to coddle you or offer you white comfort. She is holding you accountable so that you can hold yourself accountable to be the best version of yourself.”

-Pamela Raitt, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Bellatrix Group

My biggest shift and transformations during Embodied Solidarity was awareness, understanding, the ability to not only better understand words and phrases that in the past had been quite triggering emotionally (whether I thought I had done ‘work’ on this or not) and also my willingness to be uncomfortable, to be vulnerable, to be willing to say what might be the ‘wrong thing’ (and also willing to be corrected) in order to help in collective healing and be open to these conversations that need to be had.

I joined the intro call and the ways that Thérèse spoke about themes that would be covered – it felt so safe and deeply loving, like it’s coming from a place of inclusion and healing and an ultimate dream of unity (which aligns with my own values), a space I could enter and listen, explore and be in that would address my whiteness and the history behind it and privilege that has come with it – without feeling like I was actually contributing to a war of “us vs them” (which perhaps is my own construct – but I want to be a part of communities that are looking for ways to heal division and separation and not all anti-racism education feels like that to me… Thérèse has a very beautiful way of holding an uncomfortable space. It really feels in alignment with “for the good of all beings everywhere” – Thérèse I appreciate you and your teachings so much – thank you.

If you’re thinking about joining do it! Say yes, this was such a wonderful container for education in a feminine way, really feeling into the discomfort and doing the work to unpack this. We can change the world, with love and kindness for all – and this is part of the work to get there. Thérèse creates a beautiful space, as well as giving you balanced and researched information about history and the cultural paradigm we have been living in, connecting with others who also want to unpack their own privilege and be a part of the change!
-Joanne Gillard, Feminine Empowerment Coaching

Embodied Solidarity was a beautiful, healing, enlightening and uplifting experience. I’ve made space for me to heal some as well, while being much clearer on how not to position my trauma in front of or in place of Black trauma. I was tired of saying I’d do something without ever doing much. My biggest challenge was allowing myself to be stuck due to my own fears of offending or upsetting anyone.

It was a place that gave white women room to feel what we needed to feel and to ask questions and admit faults without feeling judged. It gave us room to acknowledge our own pain in a way that was remarkable. I’ve begun volunteering in my community and am not shying away from opportunities to speak up in daily life. I plan on getting involved more.

-Sarah Bloom, Artist and Photographer