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In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight: Restorative Approaches
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This month we shine the light on restorative approaches. Duke Duchscherer shares why he loves Restorative Circles and the ways they transform relationships. He then describes the Role of the Facilitator in a Restorative Circle. 

 

When people get hurt or harmed, how can we restore trust, safety, and connection in the community? Shantigarbha Warren explores this question in Restorative v. Punitive Approaches. Ceri Buckmaster, Jo McHale, and Sarah Ludford share how to create simple restorative agreements for your groups, while Mary Mackenzie shares tips for mediating in a group. 

 

Miki Kashtan describes how punishment does not lead to lasting widespread change in #MeToo And Liberation For All. 

David K Weinstock

CNVC Certified Trainer from Washington, USA

CNVC Certified Trainer from Washington, USA

David Weinstock is a somatic coach, CNVC Certified Trainer, master goldsmith, Aikido instructor, originator of Somatic Consensus, and author of Becoming What You Need: Practices for Embodying Nonviolent Communication. He leads community workshops in schools, prisons, businesses, communities, organizations, and corporations around the world.

David and his family live in Washington state, in an intentional community they co-founded with nine other families where consensus has been practiced since 1990.

NVC Library Resources with : David K Weinstock

In this excerpt, David demonstrates a gratitude practice called “The Hollow Bone”. Use this practice to appreciate your heart, this Earth, all that came before you, all your relationships, and to open yourself up to possibilities in your life.

How do you build new learning paths and change old practices? Listen as David presents the elements of somatic practice — including those that build new learning paths — and discover where that learning “sweet spot” is!

Find intuitive guidance for bridging divides Connect to deep needs that have been habitually ignored Discharge the anxiety held in old, embodied reactions Make decisions and take actions that align with your values  Cultivate resources for more enjoyably and more capably building relationships

Here are some very basic forms and distinctions of NVC. It covers the 4 D's, OFNR, some NVC distinctions, tips, quotes from Marshall Rosenberg, and "feelings and needs" lists, and more. As with any art, these rudiments necessarily must be learned, practiced, understood, embodied and then let go of so as not to become rote and block creativity.

In listening to what our emotions tell us, and embracing what we do not know, we begin the path of courage. Even though our culture tells us not to, revealing our imperfections is where we can deeply connect. Living our lives more courageously honest, can shift us towards inspiring one another. Read on for how some people experienced this in coming together to transform one woman's heroine addiction.

Mourning, grief and celebration is a way to connect with what we love and want to honor.  In this trainer tip we learn that these three things can become a way for us to understand our emotions regarding our losses and appreciations.

Speaking with a united head, heart, and body is the epitome of internal NVC work. HOW do you get there? Listen as David demonstrates his formula for connecting all three areas: 1) ignition; 2) get the big picture; and 3) Break it down: practice, correct, practice, correct!

How do you build new learning paths and change old practices? Listen as David presents the elements of somatic practice — including those that build new learning paths — and discover where that learning “sweet spot” is!

David explores how movement helps you hold your center when navigating challenging conversations. Example: Move to Wind ~ to calm your system; Move to Ground ~ to notice the ground on which you stand; and Step to Shikaku ~ step behind to practice empathic listening. Listen Now.