Wednesday 3rd November (8pm-9pm GMT)
FREE
Conflict is an unavoidable and necessary part of life and it can be managed so that everyone’s needs are met whilst also enabling growth and connection. This introductory online presentation will outline a toolkit for developing a needs-based approach to conflict resolution and transformation for all those supporting, working or living with young people. We’ll look at:
Embracing conflict
Power dynamics
Consent
An Unconditional Approach
Communicating needs
Intent vs impact
Conflict resolution
Personal boundaries
Making agreements and family meetings
Jay Byrd is an OFSTED registered childminder with 8 years experience of working with schooled and home educated children up to the age of 11. She is an advocate of gentle-parenting and needs-based communication and has used these approaches whilst working and volunteering at a children’s democratic community. Jay is trained in NVC and has been using this conflict resolution toolkit in her personal and professional life for many years, including at home with her child.
Sarah Ridgeon has worked for over 10 years as a primary school teacher but now works in alternative education settings and has an MSc in the Psychology of Education. She supports the young people she works with to resolve conflict using needs-based communication and has recently completed research into the moral development of children in an unconditional, non-hierarchical education setting.
Places limited
Session delivered on Zoom