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Subject: How one person can make a difference
Hi there, %user.name_f%. You are getting this email because you are one of a small (but growing) group of people who value nonviolent ways of communicating. Delighted to have you here, %user.name_f%. 😊 On a daily basis we hear about the devastating effects of communities in conflict. Conflicts that result in wars, shootings, stabbings, protests and strikes. But the stories in the media are not the only conflicts occurring in the world. Divided communities are all around us — in families, workplaces, schools, faith groups and neighborhoods. That’s because a community can fall into disarray if the members within it don’t support each other. Since you already have an interest in Nonviolent Communication, I guess you already know that if everyone - or even just more people - practiced being compassionate towards each other, things could be different. But they don’t — because most people are not aware of it. Picture an old stone arch bridge built from individually shaped stones. On their own, each stone is not enough to build a bridge — they have to come together in a collective arrangement to enable the bridge to bear weight and span distances. A community works in a similar way. Members that support and lean on each other create something stronger than they could on their own. If one stone falls, the bridge may stand for a while. But if too many stones fall away, so does the connection and sense of belonging within a community. This might look like members feeling isolated, scared, worried or angry. And in their attempts to change the situation, people may lash out, get aggressive, make threats, give punishments or make accusations. But these traditional methods of resolution usually add to the pain and damage the relationships further. How can one person make a difference when communities face such situations? Starting in April, Duke Duchscherer is returning with his well-loved course Restorative Dialogues: Transforming Conflict, Building Community Resilience.
He will teach you how to use empathy and understanding to encourage group cohesion, hope, healing and happiness. You will have opportunities to practice a Restorative Dialogue and learn how to stay grounded while using it. He strives to help you empower your own community members to resolve their disputes so you can all witness the holistic healing that can occur when communities listen to one another. It’s taking place:
Join the first session for free! Or get 20% off if you sign up by TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 12.
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