Our breath is the silent and ever-present guardian of our inner world. In times of challenge and chaos, our breath is our most immediate lifeline and bridge from turmoil to inner balance and calm. How can we increase our awareness in such a profound way that we transform our breathing into a self-regulation habit? Join us to learn and practice with one of the world’s experts in bringing breathwork to warzones and crisis areas.

Escalation is a powerful force that drives us towards more destructive outcomes in moments of crisis. Many of us lacked parents who could remain calm and positive when we experienced strong emotions as children. It is normal for the young nervous systems of children to be overwhelmed by intense emotions. In these moments, children enter a raw, survival mode and need the maturity of a calm, positive, and attuned response to begin to truly understand their feelings and express their needs or boundaries in a more moderate way.In times of crisis, maturity, the ability to de-escalate, and capacity to be a "rock in the surf" are extremely valuable. In this Community Call, we will explore techniques to stay grounded and composed instead of losing our awareness and escalating. By learning these skills, we can navigate crises with stability and resilience.

Please join us for a conversation about the film 'Where Olive Trees Weep' with Sami Awad, a visionary peace activist and co-director of Nonviolence International. Sami is devoted to a “lasting and just peace” in the Holy Land, the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. He is an advocate for nonviolent resistance and an inspirational leader working towards a shared future for Palestinians and Israelis. Sami will be joined by Ibrahim Ashour from Ghaza, Project Manager of the Palestine Trauma Relief Project.In preparation, you are warmly invited (but not required) to watch the film, which gives background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and shows the lives of people from the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain, trauma and resilience. Please watch “Where Olive Trees Weep” if you have the time and resourcing to do this, ideally with friends and people who you feel safe and supported by: https://whereolivetreesweep.com/. 

The latest research is helping us to understand the effect that stressful and disorganized versus safe, stable and nurturing relationships in our childhood can have on our lifelong wellbeing. Can we create safety within contexts that are not safe? This question is becoming more and more crucial in our shifting world. Christina Bethell, Professor at Johns Hopkins University, will share the newest findings with us and inspire us to understand how we might be able to provide trauma-informed environments that allow children and adults to flourish amidst adversity. She will equally explore how the concept of adverse childhood experiences meets mainstream.Join us to learn how science meets mainstream with the potential of a transformational shift towards collective healing.

The world we live in is fraught with conflict, loss, and other traumatic challenges that have a profound impact on individuals and communities. For Jewish people In Israel and worldwide, the experience of trauma is compounded by a history of persecution, conflict, and ongoing security concerns. Recognizing these unique challenges, the Jewish Trauma Relief Project is dedicated to providing specialized psychosocial support tailored to the needs of Jewish communities around the globe. Our approach is holistic, culturally sensitive, and rooted in a deep respect for the histories of the Jewish people. In this call we invite participants from a Jewish background to share from a place that helps to soften the scars. 

As we gather to celebrate this year’s journey, we hold our vision close: to transform our presence on this planet from one that unknowingly perpetuates trauma into one that embodies deep wisdom and compassion. We recognize that each step toward healing—whether individual, ancestral, or collective—helps us cultivate a trauma-informed world where care and resilience define our interactions and uplift our shared humanity.Together, we’ve seen how the work of the Pocket Project resonates worldwide. Through trauma-relief projects, education, and consultancy, we reach out to crisis areas, supporting those affected with relief, knowledge, and care. Our mission this year has been profoundly impactful as we’ve nurtured a global healing movement, sharing approaches to trauma-informed care that honor each individual’s journey and our collective experience.Thank you for joining us in this purpose-driven year. Each of you—our partners, friends, and supporters—has been integral to creating pathways of transformation and connection. Here’s to building on this foundation in the coming year, fostering more healing, resilience, and wisdom in our world.