Consciousness in Action Workshop October 20, 2007

An Introductory Workshop
by Raúl Quiñones-Rosado, PhD, author and founder of ilé | c-Integral
October 20, 2007; Location TBD (Western MA / Amherst area)
Workshop fee: $35

In facing society’s serious issues, many people intently work for community empowerment, social and economic justice, and institutional change, while others focus their attention more on personal growth, loving relationships, and spiritual development. Some believe change happens from the inside out; others are convinced we will be happier only when external conditions improve and justice prevails for all. All of us, undoubtedly, aspire to a better life and a better world.

In this 4-hour workshop, Raúl Quiñones-Rosado introduces key concepts and principles of “consciousness-in-action” — an alternative approach to personal and social change. Drawing from psychology, social theory, integral studies, contemplative practice, and years of work in communities-of-struggle, Dr. Quiñones-Rosado offers an overview of: an integral developmental framework; a psychosocial analysis of the impact of identity-based power, and; liberatory-transformative practices for addressing oppression, arguably the greatest hindrance to human well-being and development.

Consciousness-in-Action will be found relevant and useful to community organizers, social and spiritual activists, social justice educators, helping professionals, organizational leaders, as well as students, academics, and others interested in liberation from oppression and the transformation of our society.

Raúl Quiñones-Rosado, PhD, author of "Consciousness-in-Action: Toward an Integral Psychology of Liberation & Transformation", works within various communities-of-struggle in Puerto Rico and the United States to support those committed to personal change and social transformation. He is co-founder of ilé, inc. (formerly known as the Institute for Latino Empowerment), an organization committed to anti-oppression community organizing and Latino leadership development. Raúl currently directs c-Integral, a core service of ilé, through which he teaches, counsels and trains others in the principles and practices of consciousness-in-action.

Official Website: http://www.contemplativemind.org/programs/socialjustice/events.html