About Collective Souls
The Creation
Founded on June 16, 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, CSHS was created by community members from
all walks of life who shared a common mission:
to empower our community through healing, connection, and collective responsibility.
Rather than attempting to “fix” social problems,
we engage people as partners—building skills, strengthening relationships, and nurturing sustainable,
pro-social communities.
Our Mission
At Collective Souls Holding Space, our mission is to enhance positive relationships within the community.
We believe in creating a supportive environment that fosters wellness and personal growth for all individuals.
Our Spirit
CSHS follows an Ubuntu philosophy, traditional African philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all individuals, their mutual responsibilities towards each other, and their environment.
It is often summarized by the phrase,
“I am because you are, you are because we are.”
It is a social consciousness or philosophy that emphasizes the need for mutual respect, kindness, and community.
Ubuntu is a reminder that everything that you do, good or bad, has an effect on your family, friends, and society.
We are all bound together in ways that can be invisible
to the eye; there is a oneness to humanity;
we achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others
and caring for those around us.
We are all part of Collective Souls Holding Space.
We have all been through the initiation process
when we were born into this world.
We need to think twice about the choices we want to make and the kind of impact our actions may have on others.
We all have a role to play, and it is of vital importance
that our actions inspire others to want to be a part of
a positive and sustainable future.
Our Team
Our team provides overall wellness support within the Capital Region and throughout New York State.
Peace is our mission
Dr. Newton said, “It is not the charge of the part of us, but of the whole; not of one race, but of many; not of one party, but of all; again, not of one, but of all.” Collectively, we move with dedication, compassion, empathy, patience, and love.
Our Goal
The guiding principles for CSHS, and how we approach
this work, is grounded in three principles:
- Enhance positive relationships and environment
- Address factors that cut across multiple forms of violence
- Prioritize efforts that create societal, community level impact, and overall wellness for everyone
Wellness
Our Wellness Team focuses on both
internal and external wellness
Overall Wellness Services:
- Success Advisors (SA): Providing Social Emotional Learning and development mentoring
- Wellness Groups for all ages
- Transitional Wellness Services (TWS) for individuals who were previously in a hospital, jail, prison, institution, or country.
- Specialized Wellness Services (SWS) for first responders, law enforcement, active duty-NG, correctional officers, and Veterans.
Objective: In collaboration with families, community,
and other organizations/agencies, we are
empowering individuals, to be the best they can be,
and too strive to live a healthy and prosocial lifestyle.
The Services We provide
Sawubona
At Collective Souls Holding Space, our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health and wellness through education, support, and personalized care. We believe that everyone has the potential to live a vibrant and fulfilling life, and we're here to help them achieve that goal.
WE SEE YOU
Our Approach
Our team of certified wellness professionals is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. From personal trainers to mental and spiritual wellness, we have the expertise to guide you on your wellness journey.
Spiritual Guidance
Within this Sacred Space, and with the help of YOUR Spirit, your loved ones, your higher power, and LOVE, you are able to hold space for yourself, pause, and be at Peace. Even just for that moment.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Commitment
Commitment is a firm promise, pledge, or dedication to a person, cause, or activity, involving unwavering loyalty, time, energy, and resources to achieve a goal or maintain a relationship, even when difficult, acting as a binding choice to pursue one path over others. It signifies reliability, dedication, and a deep intent to follow through, whether it's a personal promise or a larger obligation like a job or belief.
Added Bonus: Love is an Ordained Minister