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Workshop on Non-Violent Communication as a Restorative and Transformative Practice is a Program

Workshop on Non-Violent Communication as a Restorative and Transformative Practice

Started Mar 24, 2022

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Full program description

March 24, 2022 - April 7, 2022  | 7:00 - 8:15pm (EST)-- Fully Online Workshop Series

Workshop Series Description:

Participants are encouraged to attend all 3 workshops, however, there is no requirement to do so.

This three-part workshop familiarizes participants with the theory and practice of non-violent communication— as an essential component of more restorative approaches to addressing harm and as a way of life. It offers a general introduction to the theory, history, and practice of non-violent communication through lecture, discussion, and opportunities to practice key skills. Workshop exercises and activities encourage participants to apply non-violent communication principles and strategies to their own personal life and professional practice.

SESSION 1: Introduction to Non-Violent Communication

This session offers a general introduction to the history, theory, and practice of non-violent communication, and concludes with a short introductory exercise. No prior experience is necessary, although participants are encouraged to explore Marshall Rosenburg’s book, Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life.

SESSION 2: Exploring Further Concepts and Practices in Non-Violent Communication

This session explores some of the concepts of non-violent communication, with discussion, an exercise, and additional suggestions on developing a practice of non-violent communication in personal and professional life. Participation in Session 1 OR some basic familiarity with premise and practice of non-violent communication is strongly encouraged.

SESSION 3: Applications of Non-Violent Communication as a Restorative Practice in Schools, Communities, and Institutions 

This session applies concepts and practices from the first and second sessions to restorative justice practices in schools, communities, and institutions. The session will conclude with discussion of case studies of people and institutions who have applied Nonviolent Communication to their personal and professional contexts. Participation in one of the first two sessions OR some basic familiarity with practice of non-violent communication is strongly encouraged.

Timeline and Requirements:

The course will begin on Thursday, March 24, 2022.  This workshop series is presenter-led and is a fully online experience. This will be conducted synchronously online via Zoom from 7:00 - 8:15 pm (EST). 

Fees & Policies:

Payment is due by credit card at registration. Registration closes March 24th at 5pm. Refunds will be granted only up until registration closes at 5pm on March 24th. No refunds will be granted for registration or technical errors on the participant's part (such as incorrect name/email, login failure, etc.).

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Presenter:

 

Matthew DelSesto is co-founder, coordinator and instructor of the Inside-Out Program and doctoral candidate in Sociology at Boston College. He has more than 75 hours of training in Non-Violent Communication with the New York Center for Non-Violent Communication. He has also worked in prisons and jails for more than ten years, in educational, therapeutic, and vocational training programs. Matthew holds an MA in Theories of Urban Practice from Parsons School of Design and an MA in Sociology from Boston College. His academic work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, The Hearst Foundations, and the Center for Human Rights and International Justice.