**CANCELLED Introduction to Restorative Practice Training**

Introduction to Restorative Practice Training

Facilitator: Stephen Shepherd Jr

What are Restorative Practices and Restorative Circles?

All humans are hardwired to connect. Just as we need food, shelter and clothing, human beings also need strong and meaningful relationships to thrive.

Restorative Practices and Restorative Circles are a social science that examines how to strengthen relationships between individuals, build social connections, within communities and the workplace. Restorative Practice is a practice that informs strategies for creating community and repairing when there has been harm or conflict. Restorative Circles serve as a great tool for creating community. Also, for repairing when harm has been done, restoring relationships, and sustaining community.

Restorative Practices and Restorative Circles are being applied in the following settings:

• K-12 Schools/Districts and Higher Education
• Community Health
• Organizational Leadership and Organizations
• Criminal Justice
• Counseling and Social Work

Stephen Shepherd Jr has over 30 years of experience in education, Stephen has poised himself to be a leader in the work for paradigm shift in education. His credentials include: Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership; District Administrator for Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS); Licensed K-12 Principal, MN; Licensed Classroom Teacher, MN; Restorative Practice Trainer; Certified in Psychological First Aid; Certified Trainer in Restorative Practices; Certified Trauma Informed Intensive Care; Trained in Neural Integration as a Pathway to Resilience; Trained in Post Traumatic Growth Strategies; Trained in Somatic Experience Treatment; Somatic Sensory Practices Certification.

Tuition (includes lunch):

$130 - BrightWorks Rate

$160 - Standard Rate

Please make checks payable to BrightWorks and mail to: 

BrightWorks
Attn: Brittany Stepan
2 Pine Tree Drive, Suite 101
Arden Hills, MN 55112

Please note: If an invoice is required, an additional fee of $10 will be applied. 

Cancellation: You can cancel your own registration for an event before the cancellation deadline. (Please check the event information for specific cancellation details.) If the event has a fee, refunds are possible only if cancellation is prior to the deadline. If you do not attend and do not cancel prior to an event, you are still responsible for payment and will be billed.

Special Accommodations: Please alert BrightWorks 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop/event if you need special accommodations, including sign language interpreters. (BrightWorks requires a notice of 2 business days to cancel a sign language interpreter. If you fail to cancel, we reserve the right to bill your school/district for this expense.) Update your profile as needed. Special accommodations are not included with each registration, but are stored in your profile until you make changes.