Secret to Belonging: How to Create Authentic Connections that Transform Communities

Belonging is an essential part of the human experience. Throughout human history, we have encountered intense polarization and separation due to religious, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation differences. This unique workshop, led by renowned documentary filmmaker and community therapist Lee Mun Wah and diversity educator and body-based psychotherapy practitioner Yi-Li Godfrey, explores how to foster community and connection in the spaces we engage with. Together, we will examine the forces that divide us, the roots of our fears and biases, and ways we can come together with a deeper sense of authenticity, connection, understanding, and belonging.

Through personal stories, filmed vignettes, and interactive exercises, participants will explore:

• The art of mindful listening, responding, and inquiry.
• The importance of exploring our differences.
• What belonging means to each of us and why it matters.
• How to use curiosity to develop empathy and authentic connection.
• What power is (and isn’t) and how to use it to create change.

Join us on a journey toward understanding, respect, and belonging. Through practical tools, reflective exercises, and meaningful dialogue, we can all be architects of change, working to create a more inclusive and connected world.

This workshop is ideal for educators, staff, administrators, therapists, social workers, DEI professionals, human resources teams, corporate leaders, parents, counselors, and anyone passionate about creating inclusive spaces.