About This Event
Those who have a heart for justice are consistently aware that our world is far, far too often a violent and unjust place.
This reality can spark many painful emotions and complicated relationships, especially as we begin to witness or experience these injustices more closely. We may struggle silently with feelings of fear, rage, doubt, and exhaustion; we may find it difficult to hold true to our core values; we may see conflict erupt with those we saw as allies; or we may worry about the hatred and judgement we feel toward our opponents. So, how do we continue working together for justice when our emotional lives and relationships always feel on edge?
In this 3-hour interactive, participatory workshop, we will:
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Introduce Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as a liberating framework for empathy, connection, and consent
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Practice a wholistic check-in to be used in high-stress situations
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Experiment with approaches to understand and align with the needs and values of our collaborators
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Explore ways to repair harm and restore relationships
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Discuss how NVC can help us honor the dignity of those doing harm while still resisting their actions and the violent systems they serve
This workshop is designed to provide you with a framework and toolbox for tending to your emotions and relationships with compassion in the midst of social movements and high-intensity moments. As we draw on the wisdom of Nonviolent Communication, conflict transformation, and transformative justice, our hope is that you will be equipped to sustain yourself and your community as you work for justice and navigate conflict together.
In order to protect the safety of participants and organizers, this workshop will not be recorded. The slides and resources will be shared with all who register.
Price: $10-75
Choose the ticket price that best suits your financial ability. No one will be turned away for lack of resources. If you need a full scholarship for this workshop, please email Peter at peter.anderson@peacecatalyst.org.
This training is part of a series of workshops preparing people to organize for justice, resist authoritarianism, and build a better tomorrow. Check out other workshops here.
Interested in inviting Peace Catalyst to host a workshop or training in your own community? Learn more here.
About the Facilitator: Peter Digitale Anderson
Peter is Peace Catalyst’s Executive Director and Program Director in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he is equipping community peacemakers and collaborating with others for racial justice and healing. His projects include facilitating a healing and practice space for white men undoing white supremacist and patriarchal cultures; organizing white folk, especially people of faith, to work for racial justice alongside BIPOC partners; providing nonviolent protection for civilians and training others in safety skills; building community and inspiring activists through singing circles; and more. In addition, Peter leads trainings in conflict transformation, nonviolence, trauma awareness and healing, and community-based peacebuilding.
About This Event
Those who have a heart for justice are consistently aware that our world is far, far too often a violent and unjust place.
This reality can spark many painful emotions and complicated relationships, especially as we begin to witness or experience these injustices more closely. We may struggle silently with feelings of fear, rage, doubt, and exhaustion; we may find it difficult to hold true to our core values; we may see conflict erupt with those we saw as allies; or we may worry about the hatred and judgement we feel toward our opponents. So, how do we continue working together for justice when our emotional lives and relationships always feel on edge?
In this 3-hour interactive, participatory workshop, we will:
-
Introduce Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as a liberating framework for empathy, connection, and consent
-
Practice a wholistic check-in to be used in high-stress situations
-
Experiment with approaches to understand and align with the needs and values of our collaborators
-
Explore ways to repair harm and restore relationships
-
Discuss how NVC can help us honor the dignity of those doing harm while still resisting their actions and the violent systems they serve
This workshop is designed to provide you with a framework and toolbox for tending to your emotions and relationships with compassion in the midst of social movements and high-intensity moments. As we draw on the wisdom of Nonviolent Communication, conflict transformation, and transformative justice, our hope is that you will be equipped to sustain yourself and your community as you work for justice and navigate conflict together.
In order to protect the safety of participants and organizers, this workshop will not be recorded. The slides and resources will be shared with all who register.
Price: $10-75
Choose the ticket price that best suits your financial ability. No one will be turned away for lack of resources. If you need a full scholarship for this workshop, please email Peter at peter.anderson@peacecatalyst.org.
This training is part of a series of workshops preparing people to organize for justice, resist authoritarianism, and build a better tomorrow. Check out other workshops here.
Interested in inviting Peace Catalyst to host a workshop or training in your own community? Learn more here.
About the Facilitator: Peter Digitale Anderson
Peter is Peace Catalyst’s Executive Director and Program Director in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he is equipping community peacemakers and collaborating with others for racial justice and healing. His projects include facilitating a healing and practice space for white men undoing white supremacist and patriarchal cultures; organizing white folk, especially people of faith, to work for racial justice alongside BIPOC partners; providing nonviolent protection for civilians and training others in safety skills; building community and inspiring activists through singing circles; and more. In addition, Peter leads trainings in conflict transformation, nonviolence, trauma awareness and healing, and community-based peacebuilding.