At Tree's House
We value the wisdom of turning pain into Purpose & Power.
Inky Johnson moment that changed his life forever.
We believe in reminding individuals of who they were before the moment/s that changed their lives forever.
"IF" by Rudyard Kipling
We believe in building with worn out tools. Teaching others how to make adjustments, stay the course of commitment, and how to stay even when your roots do not feel strong enough.
This moment is for you; let's make it together.
We are here, we believe in you. Look around you right now, and if you need a community that sees and wants the best in you and for you; we are here;we believe in you.
SAGE Experience Program
Standing And Guiding Experiences
In Prison Program (currently serving Lancaster and Corcoran State Prison)
12-week
Hands-on Holistic Experience
Building Lives & Birthing Hope through Restorative Experiences
Core Program Elements
Our approach emphasizes a shift in understanding—from viewing harm solely through the lens of individual victimization to recognizing its broader implications for our shared humanity. This shift is explored through the core areas of Safety, Self (identity), Accountability, Grief, and Empathy.
Become a SAGE today…
🔹SAGE Facilitator: guide and space-holder
- Sage Facilitator: Someone who holds space for wisdom to emerge in a group or individual. They guide a process of self-discovery, using the energy of the Sage archetype—calm, reflective, insightful. They don’t push answers; they help others find their own. Their gift is in guiding, not fixing.
🔹SAGE Practitioner: active doer and wisdom-giver
Sage Practitioner: More hands-on. They use their Sage wisdom actively in their practice—maybe offering insight, teachings, or intuitive guidance. They’re doing the work with someone, like offering pathways to transformation and healing using structured frameworks.
Core Program Navigators
- The Power of a Circle
- The Power of Leadership, Followship & Partnership
- Creative Arts
- Guided & Illustrated Mindfulness Practices
- Real-Life Storytelling & Support
Program Benefits
- Builds self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Fosters empathy and community
- Provides creative tools for expression and healing
- Encourages accountability and personal growth
- Strengthens inner peace, confidence, and resilience
SAGE 1
Healing gives you access to purpose and empathy
Understanding Humanity Impact
Participants in the SAGE Program engage in a process that fosters a deeper understanding of Humanity's interconnected impact.
The foundation of this work begins with the recognition that every participant has encountered some form of unaddressed harm. Healing and growth start by creating space for that reality.
The SAGE Program introduces three levels of humanity impact:
Self: Acknowledging and witnessing one’s own lived experiences and the harm they have endured.
SAGE 2
Empathy erases the dividing lines of humanity; the healing continues.
Understanding Humanity Impact
Victims/Survivors
Others Directly Impacted: Recognizing and holding space for those who have been directly affected by one’s actions or past harm.
SAGE 3
Connection Creates without limitation; the healing expands.
Understanding Humanity Impact:
Community and Family
Community and Family: Understanding how harm ripples outward, affecting families, communities, and society at large.
This layered approach allows participants to explore accountability, empathy, and healing in a way that honors their humanity, and the humanity of others.
The S.A.G.E. Program
Month 1
SAFETY
Examines the concept of safety in relation to oneself, others, and the community, while laying the groundwork for community through invitation, welcome, and a sense of belonging.
Month 2
Self:Identity
Examines how identity is shaped through the recognition and navigation of ACEs, labels, and the lasting effects of trauma.
Month 3
Accountability
Recognizes how individual decisions affect oneself, others, and the broader community, while developing healthy coping strategies and expressions to break harmful cycles and foster meaningful connections.
Month 4
Grief
Relearning how to love after loss—honoring what was, accepting what can no longer be, and discovering the new dynamics of relationships shaped by grief.
Month 5
Empathy
Building empathy by finding connection in our experiences and embracing what we share and what makes us unique.
Month 6
Graduation
This progression equips graduates to Stand And Guide Experiences; not from a place of perfection, but from practiced presence, wisdom, and authenticity. As SAGE Practitioners, they become anchors for others navigating their own healing and growth.
S.A.G.E.
Standing And Guiding Experiences
SAGE Practitioner Journey
Over the course of 12 weeks, participants engage in a transformative process designed to cultivate self-awareness, empathy, resilience, and leadership. Each stage of the journey builds toward becoming a grounded, compassionate guide for others, rooted in lived experience and healing.
Exploring Safety and Belonging
Participants examine the meaning of safety in relation to self, others, and the community, laying the foundation for connection through invitation, welcome, and belonging.
Understanding Identity and Impact
A deep dive into how identity is shaped through ACEs, labels, and the lasting ripple effects of trauma—building awareness of self in context.
Owning Decisions and Patterns
Recognizing how personal choices affect oneself and the broader community, while developing healthy coping strategies to interrupt harmful cycles and foster connection.
Healing Through Grief and Acceptance
Learning to love again after loss—honoring what once was, accepting what can no longer be, and navigating the shifting dynamics of relationships shaped by grief.
Practicing Empathy and Connection
Fostering empathy through shared experiences, while embracing both commonalities and differences to build meaningful, inclusive relationships.