Radical Listening
What does “radical listening” mean?
Listening to understand, not respond.
Fill in the blank: “The sweet spot of shame and _____ allows us to grow.”
Vulnerability
What’s the difference between performative allyship and real accountability?
Performative seeks validation, real accountability focuses on action.
True or False: Avoiding conflict is the best way to maintain peace.
False. Conflict fosters growth.
Why is lifelong learning essential in liberation work?
Unlearning harmful patterns takes continuous effort.
Name one way to practice radical listening.
Use active listening (e.g., repeat what you heard).
What’s a healthy way to respond when feeling shame?
Acknowledge, reflect, seek support.
Give one example of reparative action.
Apologize and change behavior.
What is a benefit of viewing conflict as a teacher?
It reveals unmet needs and promotes growth.
Name one way relationships support social change.
They foster trust and collaborative change.
True or False: Offering solutions is part of radical listening.
False. It focuses on understanding, not fixing.
What role does vulnerability play in growth?
It enables authentic connection and accountability.
True or False: Accountability only matters after conflict.
False. It’s an ongoing practice.
How does self-compassion help during conflict?
It allows for reflection and thoughtful responses.
What does Heal Your Way Forward say about relationships in liberation work?
They are the foundation of sustainable change.
Why does Heal Your Way Forward emphasize listening over performance?
To ask what support looks like instead of assuming what support looks like
How can you reconnect after a vulnerable conversation goes wrong?
Acknowledge harm, apologize, and offer space.
What’s one small action for lifelong learning?
Regularly engage in stories and experiences of people of the global majority
What is the first step when experiencing tension in a relationship?
Acknowledge the tension and engage in self-empathy
How does self-empathy strengthen relationships?
It fosters authentic presence and compassionate responses.
Finish this myisha-ism
"Listening to ______ voices helps you decenter whiteness"
Black
Finish this myisha-ism
"I am vulnerable when.."
"I am vulnerable when I am not on the cycle of comparing myself or my path to others
Finish this myisha-ism
"Real Action is not a..."
Performance
Finish this myisha-ism
"Seek _ Not _"
Seek connection not conflict
Finish this myisha-ism
"The _ thrives _"
"The work thrives on relationships"