Assumptions on the dangerous path to false expectations
My dog is barking at the back door of my house. I get up to let the dog in the house. My inference was based on the assumption (my prior […]
Do These Three Things When You Feel Angry
Do these Three Things When You Feel Angry Ever had an experience ended up hurting someone’s feelings as a result of feeling angry and not knowing how to […]
Why it’s Okay to be Angry and How to “Do” Anger Better
Why it’s okay to be angry and how to “do” anger better We all feel anger at one time or another. For some of us, it’s a daily […]
Restorative Justice Circles and the Community Member’s Role
Wondering what a Community Member does in a Restorative Justice Community Group Conference? Or, for that matter, what Restorative Justice Community Group Conferencing is exactly? We’ve got some answers! […]
The 5 R’s of Restorative Justice
A great way to understand the Restorative Justice Community Group Conference process is to look at it through the lens of the 5 R’s: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration […]
How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Causing A Fight
How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Causing A Fight Do you struggle to have difficult conversations? It’s totally normal to feel uncomfortable when it comes to addressing conflict. If […]
Restorative Practices in the Juvenile Justice System
Highlights Our youth are being incarcerated at alarming rates in America There are many risk factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency Juvenile courts that practice restorative justice have significantly reduced […]
Restorative Conversations
School is out, the sun is shining and the days seem endless. Summer can be magical with children, giving your family a chance to play, learn and create together without […]
Reflections and Resources; Processing Violence in Schools
Supporting Our Youth: Responding to School Shootings Another devastating school shooting has impacted the Metro-Denver community. We mourn Kendrick Ray Castillo who was killed while protecting other students and hold […]
Expanding Your Emotional Vocabulary
Often times, even as adults, it is easy to default to simple words to explain complex emotions. Go-to emotion words may include sad, mad, happy, excited, upset, angry, etc. We […]
10 Ways to Practice Peaceful Parenting
Model Positive Behavior Notice your anger reaction. Practice: Pause. Breathe. Think. Respond. Allow them to know when you need a moment to cool down. Name your feelings so they understand […]
Adult Conflict Class
Addressing Conflict & Anger Effectively The Conflict Center offers a six-week, two-hour class or a weekend class held on two, consecutive Saturdays. Workshops can also be scheduled in the community, […]