RESOURCES
We at The Lia Fund believe that activists on the ground are precious resources for movement building. And we know how difficult it is to take the time to rest, reflect, and enjoy the natural world around us. The immediacy of the issues that face us and our constituencies are so pressing and all-consuming that we often do not notice the opportunity for deep contemplation that winter brings, the first buds of spring, the summer breeze, or autumn’s brisk arrival. Embracing opportunities for rest and renewal are essential to building a sustainable movement. We hope the following list of resources will encourage creating a culture of self-care.
It is our intention that this collection of resources be interactive. If you know of an organization or a foundation scholarship program that supports the rest and renewal of activists please send the contact information to webmaster@theliafund.org and we will add it to the list. And check back in to see what your colleagues are adding.
Links: Respite and Renewal Programs


California Center for Creative Renewal
Center for Leadership Renewal

Changing Course: Burnout Solutions and the Process of Renewal

The Durfee Foundation: sabbatical program

Earthrise Center

Esalen

Fetzer Institute

Green Gulch Farm

Highlander Center

James P. Shannon Leadership Institute

LeaderSpring

Ojai Foundation

Rockwood Leadership Institute

Seven Circles

Vallecitos Mountain Refuge

Wildflowers Institute

Windcall

YourSABBATICAL.com

Articles:
“Being The change we want: A Conversation About Vocational Renewal for Nonprofit Leaders” [PDF]
By Patricia Thompson, The Metcalf Foundation, May 2009
By Deborah S. Linnell, Third Sector New England and Tim Wolfred, PsyD, CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, 2009
“Enhancing Nonprofit Leadership Through Coaching: LeaderSpring’s Executive Coaching Project” [PDF]
BTW Informing Change, by Regina Sheridan and Kim Ammann Howard
LeaderSpring


