During the course of the hour's session, we will learn about the complexity around the issue of forgiveness which deals with uncovering anger, resentment and revenge. And offers an opportunity for working through painful scarring through journaling, guided meditations and self-compassion. Forgiveness is often complex and a very misunderstood tool which can nonetheless be very transformative in particular for communities of colour. William Fley is a mindfulness teacher and integrative psychotherapist, and has developed the ‘Empowerment Retreat Weekends’ & MNPC (The Mindfulness Network for People of all Colours). William has an MA from Birkbeck College, where his dissertation researched ‘Higher Education and the Equality Act 2010’. He has also taught mindfulness at the Universities of Brighton and London.

Qualified as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist from Roehampton University, William initially worked in the NHS treating bereavement, trauma and working with victims of crime; and now runs a private practice in the South Downs. He is currently undertaking clinical research into the legacy of ‘absent fathers’ and running professional development courses on this subject.

This event is FREE thanks to HM Government in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund

Summary Quote (Siassi, 2007)

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SACCO is a registered charity working in the London Boroughs of Sutton, Croydon & Merton We aim to help people of African and Caribbean heritage of all ages to participate more fully in the local community. We also provide leisure and enrichment activities for our local area from an African and Caribbean perspective; these include mentoring, exhibitions, cooking, events, educational trips, and our quarterly magazine Kaleidoscope.

www.sacco.org.uk

Registered Charity No.1182079 in England and Wales