eCPR – Emotional CPR
Emotional CPR (eCPR) is a groundbreaking, evidence-based public health program designed to equip you with the skills to assist individuals navigating emotional crises. This two-day in-person training immerses you in deep listening and respectful interaction, enabling you to create a supportive environment for those in distress.
What You’ll Learn:
- Connecting: Develop the art of deep listening—using your eyes, ears, and heart—to foster open communication and create a safe space.
- emPowering: Learn how to support individuals in uncovering their passion and purpose while embracing the uncertainty inherent in their experiences.
- Revitalizing: Discover pathways to support people’s reconnecting with their authentic selves, facilitating a renewed sense of meaning and belonging.
This training is ideal for anyone wishing to enhance their emotional support skills—whether you are a Healthcare provider/professional, educator, law enforcement personnel, clergyman, or simply passionate about supporting people through tough times.
Why Choose eCPR Training?
eCPR provides participants with invaluable tools and insights from real-life scenarios, step-by-step interactive approaches, and engaging activities. Build your confidence in supporting others and contributing to their reintegration into the community.
Dates and Time:
The entire training will be held over two days:
Training Dates: September 8-9, 2025
Session Times: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm East Africa Time (lunch: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm) on both days
Limited Seating Available:
Our training is in small groups to ensure each participant receives individual attention and individualized responses. We have found that a more intimate setting fosters a richer learning experience.
For more details about the eCPR program and additional resources, visit https://mindfulafrican.org/emotional-cpr/.
Location:
In-person at Limuru Central, Limuru Rd (30 minutes from Nairobi CBD)
Fees:
USD 325
Fees include all course material, eCPR resource book, t-shirt, snacks, tea, coffee, and lunch.
USD 250
Fees include accommodation, meals, coffee, and snacks outside of the training.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy:
No refunds will be issued within seven days of the start of the course. A full refund will be provided if registration is canceled before this timeframe, minus a USD 50 administrative fee. Please note that registrations cannot be split over multiple courses, and no registration is guaranteed until payment is received. For any questions or to initiate a cancellation, please contact: finance@mindfulafrican.org.
Optional Activity:
From September 10-12, 2025, the training team invites you to extend your eCPR experience with an optional 3-day, 2-night safari at Amboseli National Park—one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations. Witness majestic elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos in their natural habitat. The safari will commence at 10 AM on the 10th and conclude at 4 PM on the 12th. For USD 600, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the park and its incredible wildlife. We’re excited to inform you that the facilitator will join this experience! Indicate your interest on the application form to secure your spot.
Team
Kim Ewing
As a person with lived experience and one who crosses many paths of intersectionality, Kim is passionate about mental wellness, racial healing, social justice, racial equality, human rights, bullying prevention, empowering allies, and educating humans of all ages. Kim joined the National Empowerment Center as the new Coordinator/Consultant of Emotional CPR in October 2021 and was later promoted to Director of Training and Engagement. She’s an international eCPR Trainer, Implicit Bias Trainer, Anti-Racist Trainer, Diversity Trainer, a Certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer, and a Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) Facilitator. Her favorite hashtag is #ImStillHealing, and she believes we are all doing some version of it. She believes in speaking the truth, coupled with compassion, and that eCPR is the very foundation of being human. One of her only regrets is that she wished she had known eCPR as a young person because it would have made a huge difference with those she encountered along the way.
Lauren Spiro
Lauren’s vision of social justice and mental health liberation focuses on developing our capacity for feeling deeply connected, appreciating the vast creative intelligence of the human heart and mind, and inspiring compassionate action. Her life’s mission is to embody inner peace to co-create global peace, thus, she curates transformative learning experiences.
She co-founded two non-profit corporations and Emotional CPR. She is a multi-media artist, a 30+ year practitioner of yoga and meditation, a blogger on Mad in America (www.MadinAmerica.com), the first Director of the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery, and has been featured on national media, and consulted on numerous federal projects. Her memoir, Living for Two: A Daughter’s Journey from Grief and Madness to Forgiveness and Peace, was published in 2014. She has an M.A. in clinical/community psychology. For more information, see www.Laurenspiro.com
Timothy Onyango
Timothy Onyango is a passionate trainer and the founder of the Mindful African Initiative (https://mindfulafrican.org/). He focuses on enhancing emotional and social well-being in communities. As an experienced eCPR Trainer (Emotional CPR), CBCT Trainer (Compassion-Based Compassion Training), and SEE Learning Trainer (Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning), Timothy helps individuals acquire essential skills for personal growth and community engagement.
With over ten years of training experience, Timothy believes that knowledge and skills are key to improving lives. He is committed to fostering a compassionate society by equipping people with tools to enhance their emotional and social well-being. Through his work, he strives to inspire pro-social change and promote inclusivity, contributing to a better future for all.