Empowering Inclusion: Disrupting the Storm
You see it happen. You know it was wrong. And then, before you can even reach for a response, something stops you: What if I make it worse? What if I'm overreacting? What if I'm not the right person to say something? By the time the moment has passed, you're left carrying the weight of having said nothing, and wondering what that says about you.
This 1.5-hour session is for anyone who wants to move beyond that uncertainty, in a thoughtful, practical, and genuinely supportive way. No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and a willingness to think together.
At the heart of the session is Sorabird Co's Storm Disruption Model, a framework that goes further than traditional bystander intervention. It was built to hold the full complexity of what inclusion actually requires, bringing in dimensions that are too often left out of the conversation.
Together, we will explore:
Centring the person harmed. Their needs and agency shape what happens next, not assumptions or well-meaning instincts.
Inside before outside. Before we act outwardly, we attend to what is happening inside us. Internal work is not a detour; it is the foundation.
Power and positionality. Not everyone is equally placed to act, and that matters. Minoritised people face disproportionate risk for speaking up, and the model holds that honestly.
Systems thinking. Non-inclusive behaviour does not exist in isolation. We look at the systems at play and how each of us can contribute to shifting them.
This is a reflective, practical space, grounded in care and curiosity. It is designed to build understanding and support you to contribute to more inclusive ways of being, wherever you are.
Come as you are. Learn at your own pace. Leave with something real.
If you have any access needs, adjustments, or anything you would like me to know in advance, please get in touch at [email protected].
About the facilitator
This session is facilitated by Sellisha, founder of Sorabird Co, an inclusive wellbeing company supporting individuals and organisations to move towards more inclusive, caring ways of working.
Her work is rooted in intersectional and anti-discriminatory practice, informed by lived experience and years of supporting people and organisations to understand how systems of oppression impact wellbeing. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on real-life change.
Pricing
These sessions are free of charge, with a recommended donation to support our community work. Please give what feels right for you. Your presence is what matters most.