Live Virtual Workshops

Lateral Violence

Transforming Conflict to Lateral Kindness

June 10, 2024 - June 11, 2024
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CDT )
$529.00 (regular rate)
$489.00 (*early rate)
Trainer Cindy Deschenes, MSW, RSW
Location: Online Virtual
*early rate expires 05/20/2024
12
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

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Live Virtual - Lateral Violence - June 10-11, 2024, 9am-4pm Central Time

Early rate expires 05/20/2024

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At its core, lateral violence is misdirected anger. It causes us to harm others based on what’s been done to us by someone else. This can cause a complex web of infighting that damages relationships, organizations, and communities.

But it is possible to break the cycle of lateral violence through lateral kindness.

Lateral kindness is based on Indigenous values that create healthier relationships, such as respect and fairness. In this workshop, you will explore the impacts of lateral violence and learn practical steps for conflict resolution to help stop the cycle. You will improve your personal awareness and communication skills so you can practice lateral kindness and resolve conflict, repair relationships, and prevent lateral violence.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the root causes of lateral violence, with an emphasis on prior traumatic experiences
  • List the types and severity of lateral violence
  • Describe the stages of lateral violence escalation
  • Identify styles of conflict interaction
  • Recognize the importance of compassion and lateral kindness
  • Summarize key steps toward a resolution process

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, and personal reflection, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Some of the Topics Included

  • Foundations of Prior Trauma and Oppression
  • Types of Lateral Violence
  • Escalation of Lateral Violence
  • Lateral Kindness
  • Working Towards Solutions
  • Dealing with Misunderstandings
  • Finding Your Conflict Interaction Style
  • Anger Escalation Cycle
  • Different Styles of Communicating
  • Preventing Lateral Violence

Target Audience

This is an introductory workshop intended for anyone wanting to explore the various dynamics of lateral violence and learn strategies for responding to and preventing it.

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Trainer: Cindy Deschenes

MSW, RSW

Cindy is from the Kitigan Zibi and Kitiganik Algonquin communities in Quebec. In her career, she has worked with numerous First Nations and non-First Nations communities and schools. Cindy is a Registered Social Worker and her educational background includes a diploma and undergraduate degree in Addictions Counselling and a Master’s degree in Social Work. In addition to training with CTRI, she has a small private practice and is working on her PhD research in the area of mental health and wellbeing. As a helper, her approach draws on holistic, Indigenous worldviews and practices that have included storytelling, ceremony, trickster teachings, traditional games, and arts. She believes that although some of us may feel broken inside, we are never truly broken as we each hold four sacred gifts that enable every one of us to tap into these if we so choose. As a fun-loving, kind-hearted presenter and trainer, Cindy weaves her lived experiences and traditional cultural knowledge into her training, and believes in working with the shared wisdom and values of every individual in the room. Read blogs written by Cindy here.

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