Restorative Approaches and Practices: Facilitator Training Workshops
The Restorative Approaches Facilitator Workshop is led by Nancy Schertzing, MS, director of the Restorative Approaches in Education Program for the Center for Dispute Resolution at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (C-DRUM). in the and is a two-day event that provides participants with people-centered tools for building trust, fostering dialogue, and enhancing collaboration across differences.
Attendees engage in hands-on practice with restorative circles using real-world scenarios, learned techniques for managing conflict and leading dialogue, and explored strategies to improve their team's communication and sense of belonging.
The workshop equips participants with greater confidence in addressing tension, enhanced skills for conversations across differences, and a practical toolkit to turn conflict into opportunities for connection and growth. Guided by the Office of Institutional Excellence and Engagement, this experience reflected the campus values of respect, integrity, well-being, equity, and justice; building a foundation for a thriving academic environment.
Bring Restorative Work to Your Team
Interested in having our office bring this training to your department, team, or lab, or partner with you? Contact our office to discuss how our facilitators can partner with you and help your team experience the benefits of restorative practices first-hand.
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