EMBODY DEEP DEMOCRACY

At Embody Deep Democracy (EDD), we are dedicated to exploring conflict as a catalyst for growth, transformation, and community building. Our mission is to create inclusive spaces where every voice is honored, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and mutual liberation. Our Philosophy Guided by the principle of Ubuntu—"I am because you are"—we believe that individual liberation is intrinsically linked to the well-being of others. This ethos drives our commitment to deep democracy, an approach that values all parts of ourselves and all viewpoints in the world around us. Our Approach We utilize process-oriented psychology, also known as Process Work, to address group dynamics and social issues. This somatic methodology emphasizes the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to facilitate meaningful dialogue and transformation. Our Services While our foundational principles remain steadfast, we have streamlined our offerings to focus primarily on coaching at this time. ***************************** Teresa Zea Leguizamón-Grant, EDD Founder - is a therapist, coach, and facilitator committed to helping individuals and communities navigate life’s challenges with authenticity and courage. With over 25 years of experience in somatics she blends counseling, creative arts, and conflict resolution, to create inclusive spaces where transformation happens. "My journey as an immigrant from Colombia during civil unrest shaped my understanding of resilience, identity, and cultural reconciliation. This personal experience, combined with my training at Naropa University and mentorship under Dr. Arnold Mindell, informs my client centered approach". She continues her work at the intersection of violence prevention & health disparities since 1996. In 2001 she turned inward towards embodied knowledge; through healing & collective study, and became involved in the birth of the transformative change & healing justice movement. Distilling somatics through the lens of sociosomatics; in particular conflict studies, organizing, and choreography. Her methods have been noted in several books: Embodied Social Justice, Embodied Activism, Mindful Movement, The Embodied Teen, and Living (Towards)Justice. And she furthered Socio-Somatics at organizations & events including: the U.S. Social Forum, Association for Joteria Arts & Activism & Scholarship, Women’s Environmental Institute, Friends for a Nonviolent World, Asian Women United of MN, and Ramsey Country Sexual Assault Services, and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. ****************************** Samuel Gibao Leguizamon Grant Ph.D, EDD Co-Founder - has a forty-plus year history of community organizing grounded in critical participatory action research. He has worked across various formations, from grassroots movements to state governments, to national and international collaborations. Over his career, he has developed more than 15 nonprofits and development initiatives, including the Wendell Phillips Community Development Federal Credit Union, The Green Institute Eco-Industrial Park, and the Organizing Apprenticeship Project (now known as Voice for Racial Justice). From his first research initiative, the North American Bioregional Congress in 1985, to his more recently established Commons Land Community Land Trust in 2024, Samuel continues on advancing social justice. [Not pictured.]