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The CIP Project

"Connection is The Medicine"

At the CIP Project, we empower personal growth through self-development workshops for individuals facing addiction, trauma, loss or social connection challenges.

 

We help people build confidence, support those re-entering society from prison, and guide young people away from crime and addiction.

 

At our 25-acre outdoor retreat centre in Devon, experienced facilitators create a safe space for sharing, self-exploration, fostering connection and community.   

 

For all who join us “Change is Possible”

 

We're registered as a Community Interest Company (12446394) and are committed to using our profits and income to create positive changes in society.

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Michael Maisey's story of redemption and transformation is truly remarkable. After serving time in prison as a troubled 16-year-old, he turned his life around and created the Change is Possible Project. His journey is detailed in his bestselling book, Young Offender, and more recently in a TEDx talk titled "Uncaged: From Prison to Purpose" in 2022.

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We are proud to offer Community Workshops that can be beneficial for anyone looking to enhance their personal growth and development. Whether you're seeking to improve relationships, struggling with addiction, dealing with trauma or mental health issues, or transitioning back into society after incarceration, we welcome you with open minds and hearts. Join us and discover the power of transformation with the Change is Possible Project.

Can you support our work?

We provide practical support for those most in need, including ex-offenders, with bursary spaces for our Community Workshops. These are often people struggling with depression, battling addiction or struggling to come to terms with current or childhood trauma.

We also deliver workshops in prisons aimed at helping prisoners to foster resilience and gain emotional intelligence and perspective. This in turn helps their relationships with those closest to them, helps reduce isolation and reduces violence. We then  provide ongoing support following release in the form of online and in person groups.

Our income from trading underpins our charitable work, so why not sign up to one of our transformational workshops delivered in the Devon countryside? Or you could simply donate.

If you feel you would benefit from our support services, then please visit our Free Support Services page.

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Change is Possible

Start your journey today and book onto one of our life changing events

Upcoming Trainings and Events

  • Sweat Lodge Ceremony for Purification
    Sweat Lodge Ceremony for Purification
    At CIP we draw inspiration from our native Celtic traditions, but have our roots in the Lakota tradition of sweat lodges. Our founder is an initiated Lakota Sundancer. We use knowledge from many sources, but the main source is the inner primordial knowledge and wisdom which exists within us all.
  • The Four Archetypes Package
    The Four Archetypes Package
    The Four Archetypes Package includes tickets for all four CIP archetype workshops, offering a saving of over 25% compared to booking individually. Are you ready to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, growth & connection?
  • The Lover Within: The Emotional Pillar
    The Lover Within: The Emotional Pillar
    Stage 1 - Connection: The Emotional Pillar Reconnection with oneself is a powerful journey that can lead to greater self-awareness and emotional well-being. This training offers an opportunity to learn tools and techniques to delve deeper into our inner world and understand our emotions more fully.
  • The Warrior Within: The Physical Pillar
    The Warrior Within: The Physical Pillar
    Stage 2 - Activation: The Physical Pillar Our inner Warrior helps achieve balanced boundaries and avoid extremes like bullying or cowardice. This training equips you to fortify your physical foundation.
  • The Magician Within: The Mental Pillar
    The Magician Within: The Mental Pillar
    Stage 3 - Introspection: The Mental Pillar Our magician is a healthy risk manager, has the ability to go within, to look into the darkest parts of our soul in search for the gold. This training will provide you with tools to navigate your mental realm with more clarity.
  • King - Queen Within: The Spiritual Pillar
    King - Queen Within: The Spiritual Pillar
    Stage 4 - Celebration: The Spiritual Pillar This workshop is completion of The CIP Project honorary rite of passage workshops. The King or Queen is responsible for creating a better world for ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. This training is a reconnection to what is Sacred.

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