The Great Unravelling: A Workshop for Grief and Reconnection

At a time when everything feels too much - grief, war, genocide, burnout, the ache of disconnection - this gathering, under the energy of the full moon, is a place to lay it all down.

Join us for a 4-hour, in-person space of collective care, ceremony and creativity. We’ll be tending to our grief, connecting with our bodies, our voices and remembering our place in the wider web of resistance and renewal.Together, we’ll move through three 1 x hour sessions with breaks:

• 🖤 A grief-tending ceremony to honour what we’re carrying
• 🌿 Movement, meditation and internal reflection to find stillness and clarity
• 🎶 Singing and exploring our power through voice in communityJoin us if you feel compelled to sit in community, be held in your grief in these times and experience the power of singing and sharing together. You do not have to be able to sing like Beyoncé or Bruno Mars! This is about building a space where you feel comfortable to unleash the very essence of yourself - your voice. Lean into the group - that’s what it is there for! We particularly welcome people of all ages from the global majority, queer, trans, women and non-binary folk. This is for those who recognise the importance of community while we figure out how to resist, survive—and thrive—together.

Please note that while we sincerely hope that people will feel emotional and therapeutic benefits from attending the session, we are not licensed therapists and we ask that participants are mindful of their own mental health during the session.

All profits will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians.Where:Plot 9 is a living breathing oasis of wonder, connection and peace in the middle of the City. Here we will have the luxury of being fully immersed in nature, with the option of shelter. Plot 9 is a short bus ride away from North Greenwich on the Jubilee line, or a short walk away from Maze Hill train station which services trains from Farringdon, London Bridge and others.Address - Plot 9, Leamington Court, Opposite, London SE3 7RD.Accessibility

• Transport: Maze Hill station and North Greenwich station both have step-free access.
• Seating: We plan to set up the space with floor seating on blankets as the location is rustic and natural. If you need to bring anything to assist in your comfort, please do. If there’s anything we can feasibly do to support accessibility for you, please let us know. There are chairs with backs and chairs without that can be provided if needed. Note - Amina is pretty pregnant and will be using a chair with a back a lot of the time! Don't be shy to ask for what you need - we will do our best to accommodate you.
• Venue: The venue itself does not have step-free access.

About the facilitators:Amina and Katy are long-time friends who have grown up together, holidayed together, been through the ups and downs of motherhood together and are really excited to collaborate in holding this kind of space together for the first time.Amina Gichinga set up In My Feels to run life affirming singing workshops and choir karaoke sessions that uplift and let you experience the transformative power of singing. Amina holds strong roots in community organising, social justice and leading people in song across multiple capacities. Amina has a gift for uplifting and bringing people together.

Katy Bradbury is a longstanding healthcare professional with a broad background across mental health, public health, women’s health, nutritional therapy, and coaching the unconscious mind.

What to bring:

• We will provide light snacks and hot drinks on site.
• If you are able, please bring a cup or flask for hot drinks, as cups on site are limited.
• Please bring your own water.
• Should you wish to bring food to share with the community, you are more than welcome, though this is not a requirement.
• Bring a pillow/cushion if you fancy getting even more comfy.Aftercare: We will also be scheduling a follow up Zoom call in the weeks following the event, with the intention of providing aftercare, a check in and supporting integration. Date and time for this TBC.