Together Beyond Words: An Innovative Approach to Creating Peaceful Environments
Dates & Times:
June 20-22 (Wed-Fri), 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Overview:
The course, Together Beyond Words: An Innovative Approach to Creating Peaceful Environments, is a theoretical and experiential exploration of Together Beyond Words (TBW), a program to enhance peace-building that has been successfully employed in Israel for 16 years in the context of ongoing conflict. Applicable to building safe, caring climates for growth in any context, the TBW model integrates listening partnerships with movement, drama, non-competitive games and peaceful conflict resolution. Particularly relevant for teachers, social worker, child life and health specialists, community leaders and others interested in learning a powerful approach that moves from peace within to developing healthy, trusting relationships to creating societal change.
Faculty:
Nitsan Gordon, Director, The Beyond Words Organization
Course Credit and Tuition: $1,510 to take the course for three (2) graduate credits or $490 to take the course for non-credit/professional development points (PDPs)
Undergraduate
Continuing Studies