https://www.chaplaincyinnovation.org https://www.traumaresponsivecongregations.org/ Small groups are some of the most powerful and transformative spaces for group processing, reclaiming narratives, and experiencing connection. Group facilitation is a necessary skill for congregational ministers, chaplains, and spiritual care providers as they accompany those processing traumatic experiences. This web series, hosted by the Trauma Responsive Congregations project, aims to: -Underline the importance of group processing and practicing it in spiritual spaces and communities -Highlight practices and models of group facilitation, especially with layered traumatic experiences in the room -Call attention to what helpful facilitators do--cultivate relationships of trust, practice use of self that centers the those in need, listen deeply, create containers for big feelings, and resource share tools that allow people to leave a processing space and carry on to the next moment. Join us for a conversation with Still Harbor's Marchaé Grair, Co-Director and Director of Programming, and Andrew Kimble, Associate Director of Alumni & Donor Relations and Director of Online Lifelong Learning at the Boston University School of Theology. Still Harbor believes that spirituality cultivates the depth of imagination, connection, and resilience we need to create a more kind, equitable, and sustainable world. Its programs and services seek to create space that centers agency, center and empower spiritual leaders who are often pushed to the margins, and honor the lineages and traditions that have guided us all to this place of transformation. The Trauma Responsive Congregations Project is generously supported by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Learn more at LillyEndowment.org.

Keynote by Ms. Marchaé Grair

At Confab 2019, Marchaé Grair gave a main-stage talk on how we can make digital spaces safer for marginalized people.

I was honored to speak about centering marginalized people on the Confab stage. Check out my five-minute Lightning Talk!