Sisterhood & Brotherhood

Community-Driven Support & Empowerment

Our project is dedicated to supporting and empowering local people through workshops and community-building activities.

Sisterhood: Empowering Women
Offering workshops in Braunstone, Blaby, and Shepshed, we focus on boosting confidence, self-expression, and providing the additional support women need. Led by an Artist Therapist, Coaches, and other experts, these sessions are designed to help women thrive.

Brotherhood at Shepshed
We provide a welcoming, non-stigmatizing environment for men in Shepshed, helping them combat loneliness, develop new skills, and build connections. Led by a Wellbeing Practitioner and Artist, this program encourages personal growth and community involvement.

Our ultimate aim is to create self-sustaining community groups that offer ongoing peer support, expanding the project's reach and long-term impact.

Sisterhood feedback:

Participant feedbacks:

"The workshops provided a safe and supportive space where I could express myself freely and explore my potential."

"They helped me regain confidence in who I am."

"I also connected with other women who shared similar experiences and became friends with some."

"I feel more prepared to handle challenges and excited about the future."

Brotherhood feedback:

"Workshops offered a space where I could be myself without judgment."

"I’ve learned practical skills, not just for work, but for life in general."

"It's a small group, but that's been helpful."

"To come here made my days more busy, and I felt less alone."

"I feel less stressed when my hands are moving."

"I would recommend it to any man who feels like they need a bit of support and community."

From our participants...

Coaching workshops

Through these workshops, participants embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth!

What participants experienced:

Engaged in practical tasks to uncover their personal definitions of success and happiness.
Created actionable plans to achieve their individual goals.
Learned and applied practical tools to make positive changes in their everyday lives.

These workshops were ideal for:

Individuals looking to make changes in their daily routines.
Those preparing to return to work or make a career change.

Feel free to try out one of our coaching workshop questions at your own pace.

Planning for a better future.

1. How could things be better?
2. What are the potential consequences if changes aren’t made?
3. What differences will I experience once the change is made?
4. What will I no longer be doing?
5. What will I be doing instead?
6. What are the steps I can take to feel in control?
7. What assumptions am I making about the change?
8. What would be a helpful assumption to make?
9. What support do I need? How will I feel after the change?
10. What have I learned from previous changes?
11. What is the most important thing I should do first?
12. What challenges could I face?
13. How could I overcome these challenges?
14. What could I do to make the change last?

Mini world activity
Step 1:
Using any LEGO bricks or similar building materials you have at home, build your own "mini world." Let your imagination guide you as you design a place that's meaningful to you.

Step 2:
Once your mini world is complete, take a moment to reflect on it. Use the following questions to explore and share your creation:

What are the most important features of your mini world, and why did you include them?
Who lives in your world, and how do they make it unique?
What values or principles is your world built upon?
Step 3:
Close your eyes and imagine that some magic happened overnight, transforming your mini world. Now, consider these questions:

What magical changes have occurred, and how do they make your world even better?
How do these changes impact the lives of the inhabitants and enhance the harmony of your world?
Optional Sharing:
If you'd like, take a photo of your mini world or write a short description of it, including the changes you imagined. Share it with a friend or family member, or even reflect privately to deepen your creative experience.

This activity is perfect for a quiet, self-led moment of creativity and reflection!

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