We treat friendship the way we treat any other meaningful skill: something that benefits from study, reflection, and practice. The Friendship Academy is where UpStanders learn the craft.
What we cover
- Active listening and presence
- Boundaries that protect the relationship instead of ending it
- Cultural humility — meeting people inside their own context
- Trauma-informed friendship
- Sustaining yourself so you can sustain others
Who it’s for
Whether you’re brand new to mentorship or you’ve been showing up for people your whole life, the Academy gives you a shared vocabulary and a community of practice. UpStanders complete the introductory cohort before moving into long-term commitments.