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The Work That Reconnects

Creating personal and community resilience, reconnecting with the earth and its diverse global communities, and inspiring future change-makers to face the challenges of our time

The Work that Reconnects helps people discover and experience their innate connections with each other and the self-healing powers of the web of life, transforming despair and overwhelm into inspired, collaborative action.

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~ Joanna Macy

What is the Work That Reconnects?

Developed by Joanna Macy in response to the destruction of our planet, the Work that Reconnects is a body of work, a set of practices, and a community network designed to help us navigate the social and ecological crises facing our world today, and ultimately empower us to take part in creating a life-affirming and sustainable future for life on earth. 

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"The Work that Reconnects helps people discover and experience their innate connections with each other and the self-healing powers of the web of life, transforming despair and overwhelm into inspired, collaborative action."

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~ Joanna Macy​​

Current Groups 

October 2025 – June 2026 | Gort, Co. Galway​​

  • When: 2nd Sunday of each month (3rd in January), 10am–5:30pm

  • Where: Eco-farm near Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland

  • Who: Facilitated by Anna Swisher (+ team)

  • Cost: Sliding scale €65–120/month | Payment plans available

  • Size: Limited to 15 participants

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What the Programme Offers​

Over nine months we’ll meet monthly to build a strong Community of Practice that helps us:

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  • Face the crises and pain of our world with resilience and creativity

  • Take collaborative, life-sustaining action locally and globally

  • Cultivate meaningful connections, clarity, and joy

  • Strengthen our bodies and spirits through guided movement and dance (no experience necessary)

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We’ll draw from Active Hope and The Work That Reconnects, weaving in reflection, dialogue, ritual, and accessible movement. About 15% of our time will be playful, embodied dance—an antidote to overthinking and a way to laugh, let go, and recharge together.

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This programme welcomes:

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  • People new to the Work That Reconnects seeking support in navigating today’s crises

  • Experienced WTR practitioners wanting to deepen their practice and take action

  • Burnt-out activists in need of renewal

  • Anyone longing for community, clarity, and tools for resilience

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All body types and physical abilities are welcome.

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Apprenticeship Option​

Two apprenticeship spots are available for those with prior WTR experience who wish to move towards facilitation or integrate these tools into their work. Apprentices receive extra support and mentorship alongside full participation.


Sliding scale: €160–220/month

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Dates​

  • 12 Oct | 9 Nov | 14 Dec | 18 Jan | 8 Feb | 8 Mar | 12 Apr | 10 May | 14 Jun

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Tuition & Registration​

  • Monthly tuition: €65–120/month

  • Deposit: €65 (non-refundable, applied to first month)

  • Payments: PayPal, Revolut, bank transfer, or cash

  • Apprenticeship: €160–220/month

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A written commitment to the full programme is required. If finances are a barrier, please reach out to discuss options.​​​​​​
 

Action isn't a burden to be hoisted up and lugged around on our shoulders. It is something we are. The work we have to do can be seen as a kind of coming alive. More than some moral imperative, it's an awakening to our true nature, a releasing of our gifts. 

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~ Joanna Macy

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