Thank you for your interest in the Center for Restorative Practices! This is the registration for the How to Use a Restorative Circle for Building Community & Deepening Trust event, held April 11th and May 7th from 10am - 12pm EST via Zoom. These are “screen on“ interactive workshops, and as such you are required to have a microphone and a camera attached to your device in order to attend these sessions. If this is a problem, please contact syoung23@amherst.edu.

A Restorative Practices Community Building Circle is a transformative tool that fosters trust, connection, and conflict reduction within work teams. By providing a safe and structured environment for open dialogue, participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. This process not only allows team members to truly listen to one another but also helps them better understand diverse viewpoints and experiences. Through active participation and empathy-building storytelling and story listening, the circle enables team members to forge stronger bonds and develop a deeper sense of connection. Furthermore, by addressing underlying tensions and conflicts in a constructive manner, these circles facilitate conflict resolution and prevent issues from escalating, ultimately promoting a harmonious and cohesive work environment where trust thrives and collaboration flourishes. Come learn about and practice this valuable tool.

All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and off-campus participants are welcome to register and attend. After filling out demographic information, you will receive information to officially register for your chosen session's Zoom Meeting and add the invite to your Google Calendar. We hope to see you soon!