Violence De-Escalation Skills Training with Meta Peace Team

In  this 8-hour workshop (4 hrs/day for 2 days), participants will explore nonviolence in the "big picture"; what it means, how it is used, and how good-hearted,  well-intentioned people can disagree yet still work together. They will learn and gain practice in specific skills and tools that are useful both in conflict intervention situations and in daily life, including:

• Active Listening
• The Importance of Body Language
• Personal Power Messages
• The CLARA technique

They will be introduced to tools for group work (Affinity Teams and consensus decision making) and to the concept of “peace teams” or third-party nonviolent intervention (TPNI) and its scope of possibilities, including Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). They will  learn the finer points of compassionate Bystander Intervention. And  finally, participants will learn about the work of MPT and how they can get involved if they want to.

Email for more information: julie@ucrj.org