In this time of escalating political, economic, and social distress, where the impacts are magnified by targeted policies, instability, and trauma, how can we stay grounded, compassionate, and connected?

This program introduces compassion-based equanimity as a vital resource for resilience, personal well-being, and community integrity. Drawing from contemplative traditions, somatic trauma-informed tools, and Dr. Joey Weber’s secular and practical model of equanimity, we explore how inner balance becomes a foundation for sustainable engagement and collective care.

Dr. Weber’s research frames equanimity not just as a personal trait but as a practical, community-strengthening skill, one that enhances social cohesion, reduces interpersonal reactivity, and helps individuals and groups navigate uncertainty with greater clarity and connection. His model breaks equanimity down into clear, learnable components, offering a roadmap for cultivating emotional regulation, interpersonal diplomacy, and inclusive ethical awareness.

Together, we will explore how these skills can serve as assets for resilience, particularly in communities facing systemic targeting, displacement, or loss. Through mindfulness, embodied presence, reflection, and shared inquiry, participants will strengthen their capacity to stay present and connected, even when the world around them feels fractured.

Whether you are a caregiver, educator, advocate, faith leader, immigrant, student, or simply someone trying to show up with courage, this space is for you.