COLLABORATION CAN BE TRULY SUPPORTIVE
Collaboration can be one of the most rewarding ways of working, yet it often brings challenges when values, personalities, and expectations don’t align. In this conversation, Mela and I reflect on our own experience of co-facilitating trainings together – we are two very different people, yet sharing one of the most nourishing and effective collaborations we’ve ever had. We will explore what makes collaboration truly supportive and sustainable: shared ethics that provide a foundation of trust, respect that honours each other’s ways of working, and capacity that ensures both of us can show up without over-stretching. Alongside these, we’ll touch on communication, reciprocity, and the joy of bringing diverse perspectives together. This session offers insights and reflections that you can carry into your own projects, whether you’re working in teaching, facilitation, or community-building.
GUEST SPEAKER: MELA MARIPOSA
Mela Mariposa is a Breathwork Facilitator and Mentor dedicated to creating trauma-informed spaces where transformation unfolds gently and with deep integrity. With a background as a mental health nurse and extensive training in somatic and therapeutic approaches, she brings a grounded, body-centered perspective into her work. Her offerings weave breathwork, somatic practices, and constellation work to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection to the body. Whether in 1:1 mentorship, group facilitation, or collaborative retreats, her focus is on creating spaces of safety and presence where people feel deeply held. Her approach is gentle yet powerful, helping others reconnect with their stories, release what no longer serves them, and step into a more grounded, alive, and creative way of being.
ABOUT ELEVATE & THE WEBINAR SERIES
Mentorship and support for practitioners
Guest speakers exploring trauma-informed practice, ethics, business, and more
Space to bring your questions, client challenges, and ideas
A community of peers
YOUR HOST
Katrin Heuser
Bodyworker | Facilitator | Mentor
My work is centred on helping people listen to their bodies and reconnect with their natural rhythm and vitality.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Step into a space designed to support you. Be supported in the work behind your work.
€22,00