[AC.THA 103] Listening Rather Than Force: Techniques in De-escalation

Course Description

Our natural tendency when someone is getting angry at us is often to try and dominate them or to run away. What if there is another way? This course offers techniques that can be used to de-escalate situations that could become violent, in a way that instead builds connection.

Objectives

• Review different understandings of the causes of violence, and how violence works
• Be able to identify different styles of addressing conflicts
• Learn techniques for centering oneself
• Learn what to be aware of when entering into conflict
• Learn techniques to use when engaging with someone who may become violent

Date

September 30th, 2024 - 9:00am-4:00pm

Location

Trinity Community Centre

360 Reid St, Peterborough ON.

(Entrance is in the upper parking lot at Reid St and Scott St.)

This location has an elevator, but the washrooms are not fully accessible.

Age

This course is 16+. If you are under 16 and interested in taking this course, please attend with a parent or guardian.

Facilitator

Christian Harvey

Cost

Gift economics is a different way of interacting with money and understanding what something is “worth.”  In a Gift model, goods and services are not sold as they are in a market model of economics.  Rather, they are given freely with no requirement of an exchange.  We believe that the lessons and teachings we give and receive in our workshops are priceless.

At the same time, we do have needs as an organization operating within the current economic and social structures.  Therefore, all participants in our community workshops are offered an opportunity to support our work.  No one is required to give, and no amount is considered too small or too large. (Adapted From East Point Peace Academy)