Roots of Resilience
This 8-week group is a guided journey from ecological distress to embodied resilience. Through meditation, grief ritual, nature connection, somatic practices, and storytelling we explore how to process eco-emotions, remember our place within the living world, and root into an ecological identity. From grounding the nervous system to awakening purpose, each session invites you into deeper connection—with self, community, and Earth. Together we will move from grief to regeneration, from disconnection to belonging.
Facilitated by Maia Kiley, licensed psychotherapist, certified ecotherapist, and member of the Climate Psychology Alliance. Though this group is therapeutic and led by a licensed psychotherapist, it is not therapy. This is an educational, experiential group.
Wednesdays: Oct 1 - Nov 19
Location: A cozy office (TBD) in Brooklyn, NY and Prospect Park
Curriculum
Week 1: Eco distress to resilience - connect, roots meditation, witness circle
Week 2: Grief Ritual - gates of grief, release, renew
Week 3: Ecotherapy - access the intelligence of Nature, Prospect Park rewild
Week 4: Ecological Identity - bioregion, identity, personal and collective narratives
Week 5: Resilient - nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, coherence, core Self
Week 6: Regenerative Practices - being an earth citizen, the work that reconnects
Week 7: Embody - role and purpose in the movement, authentic power, movement practice
Week 8: Integrate - take transformation forward, pleasure activism, closing circle
Optional: 30 min 1-1 Integration check-in within a month of closing.
Included: Curated resource list. Light snacks.
This group is for
those who feel the weight of ecological distress. Whether through grief, anxiety, disconnection, overwhelm, or burnout. And are seeking a deeper, embodied path to resilience and meaning. This program is designed for therapists, activists, healers, educators, and sensitive, earth-connected individuals. For those who want to process their eco-emotions in community, connect with nature, and align their nervous systems with regenerative practices.
Participants should be open to experiential work including meditation, ritual, nature-based practices, group sharing, and movement. This is a space for those longing to reconnect with something ancient, rooted, and whole. Those ready to remember their place in the web of life. And take steps toward healing self and Earth. You are not alone. Your grief and hope are welcome here.
About Maia
Maia Kiley is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice serving NY, VT, and CA. And is a certified ecotherapist through Pacifica Graduate Institute and member of the Climate Psychology Alliance. She has facilitated numerous workshops and webinars on climate distress and resilience.
Maia has over a decade of experience leading therapeutic and educational groups as well as community gatherings focused on eco healing, connection, and resilience.
In addition, she holds a bachelor’s degree in dance from Skidmore College. Maia will be using her somatic knowledge and experience as a dancer for the embodied portions of this group.
Details
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Oct 1 @ 7-8:30 pm in office
Oct 8 @ 7-8:30 pm in office
Oct 15 @ 5-6:30 pm (location: Prospect Park)
Oct 22 @ 7-8:30 pm in office
Oct 29 @ 7-8:30 pm in office
Nov 5 @ 7-8:30 pm in office
Nov 12 @ 7-8:30 pm in office
Nov 19 @ 7-8:30 pm in office
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$1,200 for the full 8-week program
What’s included:
8 weekly 90-minute in-person sessions in Brooklyn
A structured, skills-based curriculum rooted in eco-psychology, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation
A beautifully designed Eco-Resilience Resource List
Nature-based invitations and integrative practices between sessions
Access to a supportive, values-aligned community of peers
A 20-minute 1:1 integration call after the group concludes (optional but included)
Payment plans are available.
A small number of reduced-fee spots are reserved for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and frontline community members — please reach out if cost is a barrier.To secure your spot, payment is required.
HSA/FSA funds can be used to pay for this group. Workplaces may consider this professional development and reimburse.
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This is a skills based, educational, supportive, and transformational experience. Maia will be teaching and facilitating therapeutic practices and activities, yet will not be serving as your personal or group therapist. This is not a replacement for individual or group therapy. I’m happy to make referrals for therapists.
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You may want to treat this group as you would a family or work commitment, a high priority. Sessions are in a particular sequence that builds on the previous one, as the group becomes deeper and more cohesive over time. You are expected to pay for all meetings even if you need to miss any of them. If you know you will miss more than 2 out of the 8 meetings, I recommend you wait to join another round.
Join or Inquire.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Note: This is a closed group (no members added after the start) limited to 10 people. To ensure a spot, fill out the form below as soon as possible. I will be in touch shortly.