Empowering you to build emotionally safe Indigenous communities
Foundations of Lateral Kindness
- Who is a member of my community?
- How are we supposed to treat each other?
- What does a good relationship look, sound and feel like?
- What can I do when my own people attack or undermine me?
If the answers to these questions are fuzzy, people fight, flee, freeze or fawn when confronted with lateral violence. We tap into traditional knowledge and fact-based science to clearly answer these fundamental questions, so that you are ready for positive action when your values demand it.
Indigenous People
Take ownership for the emotional energy in your workplace and community.
Allies
Walk with Indigenous people to heal and foster authentic reconciliation.
choose your path
The Lateral Kindness Workshop
Empower your team with practical skills to foster mutual respect, empathy and responsibility. Our lateral kindness training is designed to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can take responsibility for their own emotional energy. Whether you prefer a dynamic in-person experience or the flexibility of online learning, these courses will help your team build cohesive, respectful relationships.
Lateral Kindness
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Our leaders
Meet the founders.
Thomas and Marilyn co-founded the Lateral Kindness Workshop to inspire respect and empathy in every interaction. With deep expertise and a shared passion for positive change, they empower teams to lead with kindness.
Thomas shepherd
Co-Founder
Marilyn YADUŁTIN jensen
Co-Founder