Review of Trauma and Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Participants will gain an understanding of structural and interpersonal implications of trauma.  As well an individual and collective understanding of healing practices within a cultural context and how does it impact a community and someone personally.

Community Outreach and Event Planning practice 

Participants will participate in a community event and gain experience in talking to others in the community, learning the logistics of organizing and event. Please wear comfortable attire we will be outside doing work!

Introduction to Healing and Coping mechanisms 

The goal of this session is the skill and analysis development in trauma informed and restorative practices by way of circle keeping, which inspires people and peaceful driven conflict resolution.

Participants will learn how to use a circle as a tool for conflict resolution, how to use self-care, understanding dialogue versus debate, how to do active listening, and other strategies to create space for safe dialogue and repairing after conflict.

Working with Law Enforcement and Schools to reduce harm

The goal of this session is for participants to learn about the rights when engaging with law enforcement, how to help others experiencing trauma and need First Responders support, and how to promote violence prevention in their children’s schools or schools they volunteer with.

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Mental Health advocacy

In this session participants will practice implementing active listening and dialogue with each other, and the physical and verbal support when someone is experiencing a crisis.

Practice and Leadership Development

The goal of this session is to show participants how to conduct outreach, project management, and grassroots fundraising to help participants organize events in the community and with their peers.