PROCESSING THE IMPACT Discussion Groups
These small-group discussion sessions offer a supportive space to reflect, share experiences, and connect with others navigating similar challenges. Facilitated by experienced staff care professionals, the groups are open to all current and former USAID employees who would find it helpful to talk with peers in a structured, compassionate setting.
Click on the session times/titles below to register for a discussion group. You’re welcome to join whether or not you’ve attended a webinar.
Please note that these sessions are limited to 30 participants. If you register, please make every effort to attend. If you find that you will be unable to attend, please cancel your registration or notify the host to allow space for others. If we reach capacity, you will be added to a waitlist and you will receive updates as space opens.
*NEW!* Processing the Impact: Holding It All Together Discussion Group Tuesday, September 9 12:00 - 1:30pm eastern
While many colleagues have already departed, you’re still here—carrying a heavy load. Whether you’re navigating operational chaos, survivor’s guilt, suspicion from peers, or just the exhaustion of doing the work required while grieving, this discussion group offers space to be heard. This 90-minute session is designed for current USAID staff continuing through September 2 who need space to process what they’ve been holding and share support with others who understand. Facilitated by experienced clinicians, this small-group discussion prioritizes connection, validation, and shared resilience.
This discussion group is designed for current USAID employees of any hiring mechanism. It is offered by The KonTerra Group under the auspices of the Aid Transition Alliance and is not affiliated with USAID.
Please note that this session is limited to 30 participants, to foster a sense of safety and openness among participants. If we reach capacity, you will be added to a waitlist and you will receive updates as space opens.
IMPORTANT: Please register using a personal email address, not a .gov address. We will not be able to accept any registrations through a .gov email address.
*NEW!* Processing the Impact: Leading Through the Unthinkable: Discussion Group for Mission Directors and Deputy Mission Directors Thursday, September 11 12:00 - 1:30pm eastern
You’ve led through extraordinary circumstances—guiding teams through institutional collapse, widespread job loss, and profound uncertainty. And you’ve done it with compassion and integrity, while carrying your own grief, stress, and isolation. At times, you’ve been tasked with motivating others while struggling to stay grounded yourself.
This 90-minute discussion group offers a confidential space for Mission Directors and Deputy Mission Directors to reflect on what you’ve been holding, connect with peers who understand the shared trauma and loss, and receive support in return. Facilitated by experienced clinicians, the session invites open conversation, collective insight, and mutual support among leaders navigating immense demands.
This discussion group is offered by The KonTerra Group, under the auspices of the Aid Transition Alliance and is not affiliated with USAID.
IMPORTANT: Please register using a personal email address, not a .gov address. We will not be able to accept any registrations through a .gov email address.
If you have questions, please email implementation@konterragroup.net. These sessions are offered through the auspices of Aid Transition Alliance and are open to all current and former USAID employees, regardless of hiring mechanism.
What is the Aid Transition Alliance? Senior women leaders came together in February 2025 to establish an emergency project to support all USAID staff. The project focuses on communication campaigns around the value of humanitarian and development assistance, crisis interventions for mental health and wellness, career transition support, and capturing decades of international development knowledge and expertise. With the support and fiscal sponsorship of Forward Global Philanthropy, the Aid Transition Alliance (ATA) project launched in April 2025.