Our Services

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Grounded in decades of research on racial socialization, Lion’s Story trainings and courses help individuals and institutions navigate and resolve racial stress. Using mindfulness strategies, Lion’s Story trainers guide participants through our curriculum, utilizing individual and group exercises. Our services are facilitated by clinicians, diversity & inclusion experts, administrators and thought leaders in their chosen field. Please refer to the descriptions below for a summary of our offerings.

 
 
 
 

Workshops

Our workshops and keynotes are an opportunity for participants to gain a foundational understanding of racial literacy. These introductory experiences often spark meaningful conversations and catalyze organizational work around race.

 

  • Keynotes begin with a two-hour large group seminar delivered by Dr. Stevenson. After the large group seminar, Lion’s Story staff usher participants through a collective storytelling activity, engaging them in discussions about their earliest racial messages and/or patterns of socialization. For more information, visit the Racial Empowerment Collaborative.

  • Racial Literacy Workshops are an introductory racial literacy experience delivered by Lion’s Story lead trainers, virtually or in person. Delivered in a large-group style seminar, these two hour workshops help participants explore and discuss their early childhood and messages they received about race and/or patterns or socialization.

    Participants are led through a collective storytelling activity, a reflective journaling prompt, and a paired sharing exercise during the workshop. As a result of the workshop, participants are able to recognize how they were impacted by race at an early age, and how their personal stories continue to shape their feelings around race and racial identity.

 
 

Trainings

Our trainings prepare individuals and organizations to become better observers in both personal and professional racial encounters.

 

  • Trainings for members of organizations looking to increase racial literacy. Sessions are delivered over four, two-hour sessions over several months. Participants work in small and large group settings, completing several activities.

  • Our Racial Literacy Virtual Institute is an eighteen-hour racial literacy development training, convened over 4-5 sessions. This includes twelve hours of live, facilitated group sessions and six hours of self-paced work. Registration is available for individuals and small cohorts.

 
 

Coaching

We provide coaching services for executives, leaders and individuals who want to better engage and address racial encounters within their organizations.

 

  • For executives, leaders and individuals who want to work one-on-one with a member of the Lion's Story Village, coaching is available in-person or via teleconference. Coaching for individual clients is highly customizable, focused and flexible, depending on the needs of the person and their goals.

    Foundational training is a prerequisite for coaching clients.

 
 

Add-on Services

In addition to trainings, we provide supplemental services that help clients build skills and resolve racially stressful situations.

 

  • Large group, town hall style meetings to support listening and reflection of immediate racial and social justice concerns.

  • 30 minute meditative sessions conducted by Lion’s Story trainers to help participants relieve stress after trainings.

 

“...I want to say that this was by far one of the better professional development experiences I've had. I left with concrete skills that I was able to practice rather than just passively learn about and was really impressed with the facilitation, the in-vivo/experiential nature of things. I would absolutely suggest to a colleague or friend that they attend…"

— JONATHAN F.

“Thank you, Lion's Story! The facilitators were fantastic and I feel that I've made genuine connections with my group members that will carry on past the workshop. These 4 days have given me life and I'm committed to continuing my education of racial literacy and putting it into practice at every opportunity.”

— MICHELLE H.

FAQs

Who is Lion’s Story training for?

Our training is for individuals, community leaders and organizations looking to develop racial literacy skills and build communities of diversity and inclusion. We have worked with people of all backgrounds, races, creeds and nationalities to develop the skills necessary to do just that.

What can I expect during a Lion’s Story training event?

Across all of our events – whether it’s a training event with your organization, one-on-one coaching or workshop, participants will learn what it means to be racially literate in a safe, open environment. You’ll learn practical applications that help work through racially stressful encounters and will have discussions with Lion’s Story trainers and with other participants in workshops and group trainings.

No matter which venue you choose to work with us, you’ll be engaged in storytelling, journaling and debating to help you develop your new racial literacy skills.

Is there a dress code?

To help create and foster a safe, courageous environment where you are able to be your authentic self, we do not enforce a dress code. You may dress however you feel comfortable, but please be mindful that you will be on camera for sections of the day.