Neurodiversity and the Power of the Collective with Jewels Wingfield

Show notes

In this episode, Tessa and Jewels Wingfield (https://jewelswingfield.com/) talked about:

• The value of circle lies both in the content and the spaciousness to integrate the process
• Going into a deep process with one person in circle can create dysregulation for the others and the importance of checking in after peak moments
• The helpful analogy of a 'slow meal' for a trauma-informed approach to circle facilitation instead of 'bolting food' and chasing dopamine the hits of peak moments
• Bringing discernment about whether it's you as a facilitator that wants the shift for someone or the participant themselves
• Eldership is for those of 70+ who have the lived experience to bring depth to gatherings
• Experience allows you to listen to the soul of the circle
• Looking for the super powers of neurodivergence and using those strengths to hone the craft of circle facilitation
• Being transparent as a facilitator about neurodiversity so people can make a choice about the right circle for them because transparency creates authentic safety
• It's possible to co-create a regulated space with people who are neurodiverse and have diverse needs
• To meet different learning styles / neurodivergent needs, offering diverse practices around the same topic increases inclusion
• Part of the holding of a circle is the place, the land.

Those who know her work refer to Jewels to as a natural group leader, a soul alchemist, an earth steward, a womb-wisdom keeper, high priestess and a wild force of nature. She leads workshops and retreats at Earthheart in the Forest of Dean and online. (https://jewelswingfield.com/)

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Music credit: Fabio Venuti