The signs of polarization are everywhere.
Whether in politics, communities, organizations, or families, the sense of division can feel overwhelming. But what if polarization is more than just a clash of perspectives or values?
Join us as David Young introduces a new and innovative way that goes beyond traditional empathy to help us better engage with each other.
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"Polarization isn't the end; it's an invitation to open new pathways for the ways we understand ourselves and each other."
The Art of Collective Integration applies systems thinking along with the practices and principles of insight mindfulness, relational attunement and developmental trauma healing on a collective level. Just as the latest in trauma research shows us how past unresolved and unconscious personal wounding can create suffering in our lives, the Art of Collective Integration explores how polarization arises when unresolved tensions and historical wounds surface in our society.
Instead of forcing empathy or agreement, this approach emphasizes expanding self-awareness to creating shared spaces where diverse experiences and perspectives can coexist. By practicing embodied presence and holding these hidden dynamics with care, we open pathways for healing, understanding, and authentic connection.
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About
David Young M.A., CMMT
David Young is a collective integration facilitator, certified mindfulness meditation teacher, and leadership coach with over 20+ years of experience in in leadership development, systems change, and trauma-informed consulting. He trained in collective trauma integration with Thomas Hübl, holds a mindfulness teaching certification with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, and is a certified Design Sprint facilitator with AJ&Smart.
David has designed and facilitated large-scale leadership retreats and community healing initiatives in over 30 cities across the US and Europe, focusing on intergenerational leadership, cultural resilience, and conflict transformation. He is also a co-creator and co-facilitator of various training programs, including: Attuned: Becoming Trauma Informed & Trauma Responsive in Professional Settings (accredited by the Law Society of Ontario) and The Leadership Dojo, an eight-week practice-based facilitation training.
David works with individuals, teams, and organizations with a facilitation style that blends mindfulness, relational attunement, and design-thinking to foster healing, transformation, and effective decision-making. A passionate martial artist, David also enjoys traveling, tea shops, and camping adventures with his kids.
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