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Restorative Circle 2 day Facilitator Immersion

St. James Cathedral-Cathedral Place Building
SEATTLE, WA

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The 2-Day Restorative Circle Facilitator Development Immersion provides the curricular foundation for Restorative Circles Facilitators. This 2-day is open to anyone interested in deepening their practice or exploring the use of Restorative Circles to support their community's connections and Restorative Culture.

A range of Restorative Circle topics will be presented with lots of time for practice, including:

*Listening from the Heart (empathy & reflective listening for facts-feelings-values/needs)

*Pre-Circles : Essential Elements and Practice; Deepening: Who needs to be present? What support do you need? What is "Consent?" "Readiness?" Substitution? Preparation/time/openness to particular needs; Facilitator Pre-Circles.

*Restorative Circle: Essential Phases, Questions and Flow & Practice; Deepening: Substitution; Translation; Action Plans; Co-Facilitation

*Post-Circle : Essential Elements and Practice

*Justice issues and Considerations of: Race & Social Justice; differentials of power; Victim/Survivor needs; Youth voice and empowerment; Inclusion of the Earth and the Seventh Generation; Transformational Opportunities & Structures

*Living the Practice: Mindfulness & Presence; Micro Circles; Nonviolence

*Building open, accessible and sustainable Restorative Justice Systems

The sessions will be facilitated by Susan Partnow, co-founder of Seattle Restorative Justice, long-time student with Dominic Barter, and senior mentor for Compassionate Listening. She will be assisted by Pam Orbach and Nina Triffleman.

Please contact Susan Partnow: susanpartnow@gmail.com to discuss any questions, concerns or needs you have.