We recognise that the issues of equality and diversity may evoke very strong feelings. We also recognise that our participants are intelligent individuals committed to doing their best. They are professionals and workers with a vast array of experience, skills and talents who are capable of examining issues, employing learning tools and coming to their own conclusions.

CHRYSALIS aims to:

create a "safe" environment in which participants can share what they really think
challenge each other and the trainers where necessary
have their own views challenged without fear of attack or breaching confidentiality
encourage learning arising from the group itself, rather than solely from the trainer to the group
demonstrate acceptance of the fact that there are a range of views about equality
establish policies and practices to combat intuitional oppression

In CHRYSALIS we believe our best learning occurs when we feel as well as think.

Chrysalis courses are designed to have an experiential element that enables people to have a kinesthetic experience of what it is like to be a member of an invisible minority. Once participants have begun to understand one thread of diversity they are able to make the links with other groups and explore the similarities and difference that exist in the experience of oppression.

CHRYSALIS trainers are highly experienced and motivated people who care deeply about equality.