Nonviolence Workshops
Created to foster safer, healthier, and more equitable relationships and communities, all violence prevention workshops are designed to provide participants with the skills, knowledge, and awareness they need to prevent and respond to violence in all spheres of their lives. The workshop content and delivery are trauma-informed, meaning that I deeply prioritize the safety and well-being of all participants and approach the topic of violence with sensitivity and care.
Through an intersectional social justice lens, together we explore the root causes of violence and work to dismantle the systems of oppression that perpetuate it. The workshops are interactive and engaging, providing participants with the opportunity to practice skills and strategies for preventing and responding to violence in real-life situations. I believe all participants' lived experiences are invaluable and add to the magic, reciprocal learning, and transformative potential of our time together! Join me in creating infinite possibilities as we create a culture of peace one step at a time. Please find my core workshops below and please inquire into special requests too. With my vast knowledge and expertise, curated and individualized workshops are available for K-12 schools, universities, community groups, and businesses.
Becoming an "Upstander"
Proactive and Creative Bystander Intervention
A rich training and dialogue on ways to intervene, interrupt and lessen harm before, during and after incidents of violence and harassment. This will be highly participative and draw upon everyone’s knowledge and experiences. We will have the opportunity to reflect upon our fears and begin to transform them, so we can be a part of the positive social change to which we all aspire!
Consent 101
In this participative and dialogue-based workshop, we will explore the importance of affirmative consent and communication in all types of relationships. Through interactive activities and group discussions, we will learn how to recognize and respect boundaries, communicate our own needs and desires, and create a culture of consent. Join me for an engaging and empowering session that will help you build healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
Participants will learn how to identify red flags in relationships, understand the cycle of violence, and gain the agency to create and choose healthy relationships. Through interactive activities and dialogue, teens will be empowered to recognize and prevent dating violence, while learning the qualites of sustainably healthy connections. Join me to learn how to develop safe, equitable and respectful relationships rooted in self-empowerment.
Meditation
Tailored mindfulness meditation groups for middle and high school students at all levels of development provide a safe space for increased self-awareness and emotional regulation. Through guided meditation, students learn to concentrate and develop a sense of well-being and inner peace. These groups are designed to help students manage stress and anxiety, improve focus and attention, and nurture a positive mindset. By practicing mindfulness, students cultivate compassion and empathy towards themselves and others, leading to a more peaceful, happy and meaningful life.
Compassionate Communication
Individualized workshops for students, parents, and teachers. Participants will learn and practice the art of communicating with presence, deep listening, and empathy. By paying close attention to universal feelings and needs of both self and other, and communicationg from this place, conditioned ways of communicating including blaming and judgement are decreased. This affords creative and nonviolent conflict resolution and more time connecting, enjoying and understanding one another!
Cyberbullying Prevention
Join me for a cyberbullying workshop where we'll be discussing different types of cyberbullying, how to respond to it, and ways to prevent it from happening. We'll also be covering how to create safe online spaces through capacity building, becoming an "upstander" and increasing community care and response.