Conflict Resolution

Do you ever feel like someone is trying to control or manipulate you?  Here is the path from panic to peace!  The class will cover recognizing an autonomy attack, connecting with your own reaction, and responding with truth and compassion.

The Circle Facilitator brings a unique focus to the gathering and
embodies the promise the Circle holds out - a world in which the needs
of all are held as precious.

The Facilitator contributes a conscious guiding of the process and
corresponding use of language based on commonly held observations and
values - both to model and invite new ways of sharing power.

Their silence, skilled translation of pain expressed through judgment,
witnessing of the balance of power and use of empathic and descriptive
language are transformative elements in the journey a Circle and its
participants take.

This Facilitator Immersion training will involve in depth exploration of
what it means to serve a Restorative process as it unfolds. The
investigation will focus on accompanying the Circle's participants as
they seek security, understanding, dignity, responsibility, learning and
action.

The distinct moments participants may pass through will be studied in
detail from diverse angles - hands-on practice, observation of the
practice of experienced others and mapping of these two. Each day will
offer the chance to live the experience of live circles.

These two days of experiential learning are recommended to all those
wanting to deepen their understanding of the process and support others
in implementing it - whether you are currently serving or planning on
serving as a Facilitator, would like to develop a Restorative Justice
system in your institution or community, or seek insight into
instigating systemic change.

Requested Experience: 2 day Introduction to NVC-based Restorative
Circles

For information or to register please visit  http://www.stthomas.edu/justpeace/nvcrj/registration.htm

Saturday, October 25, 2008 – Sunday, October 26, 2008
Timeframe (9:30 – 5:30)
University of St. Thomas BEC

These two days will present the systemic approach developed by Dominic
Barter as he worked with organizations, schools, court systems,
intentional communities and prisons. Applied in the Brazilian Justice
and Education systems, this process makes profound use of Nonviolent
Communication to reconnect those separated by conflict and support them
in reaching agreed action.

Through dynamic exploration of the key concepts that underlie this
model, participants experience the loosening of closed ideas, the
uncovering of human motives behind painful choices and the discovery of
effective strategies to meet pressing needs.

The practice will be grounded in a step-by-step process, and illustrated
through examples - including video of live Restorative Circle sessions.
Application in different social contexts – such as education,
neighborhood and church groups, families and business - will be
explored. Finally, participants will begin exploring the application of
this new resource in their communities.

Dominic Barter has studied the interface between societal and personal
change, and the role of conflict, since the 1980s. Since 2004 he has
worked as consultant and training program director for the Brazilian
Restorative Justice pilot projects, in collaboration with the UN
Development Program, UNESCO, the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of
Education and Special Secretariat for Human Rights. Dominic coordinates
the Restorative Justice Project for the international Center for
Nonviolent Communication.

Requested Experience: None requested.

For more information or to register please visit http://www.stthomas.edu/justpeace/nvcrj/registration.htm 

Come spend an evening with Dominic to gain an understanding about his
Restorative Justice and Nonviolent Communication work in Brazil. A
presentation will be given describing his NVC RJ Circle work in Brazil.
There will be time for questions and answers.

$5

For more information or to register please visit http://www.stthomas.edu/justpeace/nvcrj/registration.htm

Deepening the Foundation plus Conflict 2 days trainingThese trainings are designed for practising skills learned in Foundation Training plus developing further understanding and skills in the area of Conflict.Deepening the Foundation Review and practice of the basic ingredients of NVCShare the ups and downs of applying NVC in your lifeGo further with the NVC Dance FloorsExperience the potential depth of NVC practicePLUS ConflictResolve inner conflict. Remain centred in conflicts with others.Discover needs-based mediation

What do you do when:
*Someone you care about isn’t listening?
*Co-workers or family disagree with your position?
*You want to be honest but also “kind”? 

In Enjoying Difficult People learn how to take the first steps in transforming conflict and difference to understanding, connection and trust. Via exercises and role plays, you’ll get to work on “challenging” situations during the workshop!

NOTE: Please register for this program through the 92nd St Y. 
By phone: (212.415.5500)
By fax: (212.415.5788)
In-person at the box office (address above)
On line at: www.92y.org/shop/event_detail.asp?productid=T%2DLP5S P99

Please note that signing up for this program via the BrooklynNVC website will NOT register you for this program or hold you a place, since it is administered by the 92nd St Y

Are there "tigers" in your life "eating you alive"?

Would you like to use your NVC skills in "challenging" situations at home, work, and in community organizations?

Would you like to deepen your ability to listen, dialogue, and be heard, including when discussing "hot" topics you're passionate about - including political issues?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this workshop will interest you! Via activities, role plays &games you will take steps in:

*Staying present and self-conected even in "tough" situations

*Doing the NVC "dance" of self-expression and hearing others

*Deepening your practice of self-empathy and pacing conversations

Who might be interested in this workshop? Anyone who wants to :

*Take your practice of NVC to the next level, including at home, work & social change

*Experience intimacy, integrity, honesty, and joy in relationships

*Speak your own truth while maintaining trust, openness and connection

La présente formation s’adresse aux personnes qui aspirent à s’habiliter à résoudre des situations conflictuelles au travail en s’appropriant une méthode et des outils permettant d’intervenir avec efficacité dans la résolution des conflits interpersonnels.

De façon plus spécifique, elle vise à :
➢ Développer un regard critique sur ses propres habiletés de gestion des conflits
➢ Comprendre ce qui provoque les conflits
➢ Explorer et identifier les diverses réactions face aux conflits et apprendre à y faire face
➢ Déceler les zones de tensions intrapersonnelles, pour être plus efficaces en situation de prévention des conflits
➢ Comprendre les étapes de l’escalade d’un conflit
➢ Appliquer, à partir de situations réelles, un processus de communication concret et efficace qui permet de :
• Faire face à un conflit sans se laisser démonter
• Développer sa capacité à intervenir en situation de conflit avec respect, pertinence et rigueur, de manière à résoudre le conflit, préserver et améliorer l’esprit d’équipe, la performance et le climat de travail
➢ Développer l’habileté d’arrimer les personnes et l’équipe après une situation de conflits

Staying Cool, Calm, & Connected in “Hot” Situations:
An Intermediate NVC Workshop on Intimacy and Choice in Relationships

Would you like greater ease and trust in the most important relationships in your life?
Would you like to use your NVC skills in “challenging” situations with your:
Spouse, partner or ex-partner who you may be co-parenting with?
Young or adult children?
Your parents and other family members?
Would you like to deepen your practice of NVC, developing your “empathy muscles”?

If you answered YES to any of these questions then Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected will interest you! Via exercises, role-plays & the practice of Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication, in this workshop you will take steps in:
Staying present and self-connected even in “tough” situations
Doing the NVC “dance” of self-expression and hearing others
Deepening your practice of self-empathy and pacing conversations

Who might be interested in this workshop? Anyone who wants to:
Take your practice of NVC to the next level
Experience intimacy, integrity, honesty, and joy in relationships
Speak your own truth while maintaining trust, openness and connection

NEW to NVC? Come to Friday night’s introductory session, Empathy in Action!

WHEN:
Friday, July 25th, 7-9pm AND Saturday, July 26thh, 10am-6pm
WHERE:
Universal Unitarian Fellowship, 51 Browns Lane, Bellport, NY, 11713 (www.uufb.org)
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT:
Fri. night: $20-$40 (median $30); Saturday, $115-$225 (median $165); Both days: $130-$225 (median: $175). See info below regarding median & sliding scale.
TO REGISTER:
Contact planetnvc@gmail.com, www.BrooklynNVC.org, or (631) 940-0416
NOTE:
Scholarships and work exchange available; please contact us ten days or more before to learn more. Those contributing at the mid-range or higher supports a diverse range of people learning NVC and practicing peace-making in NY. Your generosity is appreciated!
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have no prior NVC training, we ask that you attend Friday night’s session. We want to support your inclusion and learning on Saturday!
Facilitator:
Dian Killian, PhD (www.BrooklynNVC.org)
About the Facilitator: Dian Killian, PhD, CNVC Certified Trainer and co-author of Connecting across Differences: A Guide to Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication

Staying Cool, Calm, & Connected in “Hot” Situations:
An Intermediate NVC Workshop on Intimacy and Choice in Relationships

Would you like greater ease and trust in the most important relationships in your life?
Would you like to use your NVC skills in “challenging” situations with your:
Spouse, partner or ex-partner who you may be co-parenting with?
Young or adult children?
Your parents and other family members?
Would you like to deepen your practice of NVC, developing your “empathy muscles”?

If you answered YES to any of these questions then Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected will interest you! Via exercises, role-plays & the practice of Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication, in this workshop you will take steps in:
Staying present and self-connected even in “tough” situations
Doing the NVC “dance” of self-expression and hearing others
Deepening your practice of self-empathy and pacing conversations

Who might be interested in this workshop? Anyone who wants to:
Take your practice of NVC to the next level
Experience intimacy, integrity, honesty, and joy in relationships
Speak your own truth while maintaining trust, openness and connection

NEW to NVC? Come to Friday night’s introductory session, Empathy in Action!

WHEN:
Friday, July 25th, 7-9pm AND Saturday, July 26thh, 10am-6pm
WHERE:
Universal Unitarian Fellowship, 51 Browns Lane, Bellport, NY, 11713 (www.uufb.org)
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT:
Fri. night: $20-$40 (median $30); Saturday, $115-$225 (median $165); Both days: $130-$225 (median: $175). See info below regarding median & sliding scale.
TO REGISTER:
Contact planetnvc@gmail.com, www.BrooklynNVC.org, or (631) 940-0416
NOTE:
Scholarships and work exchange available; please contact us ten days or more before to learn more. Those contributing at the mid-range or higher supports a diverse range of people learning NVC and practicing peace-making in NY. Your generosity is appreciated!
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have no prior NVC training, we ask that you attend Friday night’s session. We want to support your inclusion and learning on Saturday!
Facilitator:
Dian Killian, PhD (www.BrooklynNVC.org)
About the Facilitator: Dian Killian, PhD, CNVC Certified Trainer and co-author of Connecting across Differences: A Guide to Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication