Resistance and Activism: Tools for the Long Haul

Free In Person Training with Dawn Menken

7 – 8.30pm, Dec 1, 2025

In this time of profound global and national polarity, many committed individuals are feeling the daily strain of fighting to uphold human values, leading to burnout and isolation.

This free in-person event is a vital opportunity to move beyond outrage by nurturing the inner strength and community connection that sustain long-term activism.

Join respected Processwork educator, Dr. Dawn Menken, author of the award-winning book, Facilitating A More Perfect Union: A Guide for Politicians and Leaders, to explore valuable, time-tested tools for social change.

You’ll learn to work more creatively with intense polarization, tap into inner wellness as a resource, and co-create a powerful, supportive community. The times may be hard, but your ability to connect, create, and sustain your resistance is our greatest resource—come find the fuel you need to remain engaged and effective.

Personal message from Dawn

Resistance and Well-being: A Processwork Approach to Activism

 

“We are in a time of profound polarity in the U.S. and in many places throughout the world. Many feel we are fighting to uphold democracy, rule of law, and basic human values. Each day brings a new outrage. The No-King’s Protest was one of the largest in U.S. history. Processwork has always had a strong draw for activists, people who want to impact our world and make change.

 

 

Come join me in person for this free event to explore valuable tools to inspire our creativity, work more deeply with polarization, and connect with inner wellness. Times are hard for many of us.  Community, creativity and inner connection sustain us.”

Event Information

• In person only
• Monday, December 1st
• 7-8:30pm
• Process Work Institute
• 2049 NW Hoyt St, Portland 
• Parking available onsite (first come basis)

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Who Is This For?

• Activists (veteran and new) who are looking for ways to sustain their work and avoid burnout.
• Community Organizers and Leaders seeking innovative tools to navigate and transform polarization.
• Individuals who are deeply concerned about the current social and political climate and want to engage more meaningfully.
• Processwork students and practitioners interested in applying these principles to social change and well-being.
• Anyone looking for community, creativity, and inner connection in challenging times.

Why You Should Come

• You’re feeling the strain: Each day brings new outrage, and it’s hard to maintain hope and energy. This event offers a vital space for recharge and re-connection.
• You want to make a difference: You’ll receive valuable tools from the field of Processwork—a method with a strong history of empowering activists—to deepen your impact and creativity.
• You need community: Come for the shared experience and the sustenance that community and inner connection provide during hard times.
• It’s FREE and local: A no-cost opportunity to learn from an internationally respected expert, Dr. Dawn Menken, right here in Portland.

What You Will Gain

• Discover tools to inspire creativity and sustain your activism without burnout.
• Learn to work more effectively with intense polarization in the U.S. and globally.
• Connect with a supportive community of like-minded individuals during challenging times.
• Access inner resources and wellness practices to sustain your engagement.
• Gain new perspectives on social discourse and civic engagement from a respected thought leader.

About Dawn

Dawn Menken, Ph.D., certified Process Worker, has been working in the field of psychology and facilitator development for 40 years. She is an internationally respected educator, facilitator, therapist, leadership coach, and conflict resolution specialist. She is a co-founder of the Process Work Institute, where she co-created its masters programs and served as academic dean for more than a decade. Her most recent award-winning book, Facilitating A More Perfect Union: A Guide for Politicians and Leaders, introduces new ideas to support leaders, particularly those in the public sphere. In all of her endeavors she is moved to improve social discourse and inspire more meaningful civic engagement.

Dawn is a thought leader and change agent who brings her gifts to a variety of sectors. Her parenting book, Raising Parents Raising Kids: Hands-on Wisdom for the Next Generation, offers a groundbreaking approach to parenting and has been described as “… a must read for everybody who cares about the state of our relationships and our world.” She is the creator of Teens Rise Up (TRU), a cutting-edge program that empowers and educates young people to step into their leadership, engage in honest dialogue and co-create more welcoming school communities. She is a passionate teacher and facilitator with a special devotion to relationship and building sustainable community. She is based in Portland, Oregon.

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