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Oren Jay Sofer & Roxy Manning In Conversation

January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mindful Actions, Meaningful Dialogues: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Antiracist Engagement

What does the contemplative path have to offer our aching hearts in a rapidly changing world beset with challenge? What can our practice offer beyond personal benefits?

Join Oren Jay Sofer and Roxy Manning in person at Book Passage’s Corte Madera Store, for a conversation about their new books:

This event is offered free of charge and will be followed by a book signing. All are welcome, no prior experience or registration necessary. 

Questions?

This event will be hosted in-person at Book Passage’s Corte Madera Store. For any questions related to the event, please contact Book Passage at [email protected]. For questions related to the content of this program or event, feel free to get in touch with us here instead. Please be sure to include the date and title of the event in your email!

About the Authors

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Dr. Roxy Manning, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah.

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Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication retreats and workshops nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, a Course Trainer at Mindful Schools, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren also holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University and is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and Your Heart Was Made for This.

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Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Boulevard
Corte Madera, CA 94925 United States
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