weaving Vibrant communities for generations to come

The Barefoot Healers’ Lab is a “Caring for the Caregivers” community building project for social transformation. At the moment, it is just in seed form, an intention with barely more density than a thought. 

Picture a space that nurtures the capacity of those who provide the caring and life-giving functions for our community. A resource center that validates the experiences & wisdom of all those individuals and organizations that all too often work themselve at a deficit to further the social good.

Imagine a space where parents, healers, educators, healthcare practitioners, activists, bodyworkers, pyschotherapists  artists, dance & movement practitioners, environmentalists, caregivers and more are celebrated for the invaluable work they provide us.

Here, they engage with one another, find support to expand their own healing, share of their gifts & talents with others and learn from one another. Conversational topics could include parenting & infant mental health, educating for peace, engaging in cross-cultural dialogue, trauma healing,  restorative justice, shared spiritual values across religious practices, and mapping out strategies to enhance the well-being of children and families in the Santa Fe community and in Northern New Mexico.

At the beginning, participants & practitioners gather monthly to engage in a conversation based on an experiential curriculum designed to facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual integration for personal, social & collective transformation.  In so doing, they would identify collaborative actions for social change. 

Each person’s contribution would reflect their unique talents, gifts and skills in advocating for others. Projects could include offering community health clinics, nutrition classes, massage & bodywork community clinics, advocacy & awareness raising through various means, networking with local agencies, writing an article or a play, or hosting or organizing events.

The building is in a centrally, easily accessible location in midtown Santa Fe with secure spaces for community gatherings, events and workshops.