Nonviolence Skills Training
Major components of this Basic Training:
- Stories of empowerment, from one-on-one conflict situations to small and large peace teams, in domestic situations (such as dealing with neighborhood gangs, hate groups, etc.) and international sites (West Bank, US/Mexico border, etc.);
- The theoretical and spiritual (the interconnectedness of all beings and the earth) basis of nonviolence;
- Understanding the roots of violence;
- Theory and practice of communication skills: Active Listening, “I” messages; and the CLARA technique
- Theory and practice of consensus decision making;
- Theory of public witnessing and direct action;
- Mechanisms for social change;
- Cultural and racial sensitivity;
- Skills for deescalating potentially-violent situations.
Who should attend this Nonviolence Skills Training?
Organizers, activists, community leaders and anyone who is open to learning about the power & efficacy of nonviolence.
Where: 450 Mulberry St. Memphis TN 38103. Links Education Center, National Civil Rights Museum. Wheelchair accessible.
When: Saturday, June 28, 9am - 5pm
Light breakfast and vegetarian lunch provided!
****** No partial attendance allowed******
Cost: FREE
All participants should plan to make the entire scheduled training session so that we successfully build continuity and community. In other words, please arrive on time and plan on staying for the full training.
Registration online or by phone is required for this Training.
Find the events on Facebook: www.facebook.com/midsouthpeace
For more information call 901-725-4990,
email to gio@midsouthpeace.org
Training provided by the Meta Peace Team • Brought to you by Mid-South Peace and Justice Center.