Pastors and other professionals: Check out these continuing education events

Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience  
The STAR Training - Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
Mon-Fri, September 8-12, 2014   
Fri-Sun October 3-5 & Sat-Sun Oct 18-19, 2014  

Strengthen your congregation's capacity to address trauma, break cycles of violence, and build resilience for the benefit of your congregation and the greater community. The STAR Training integrates concepts from neuropsychology, restorative justice, conflict transformation, peace-building, and broadly defined spirituality that can lead to healing, resilience resourcing, and the potential for personal, family, and collective reconciliation.  Early tuition is $698 and Standard Tuition is $750. Scholarship assistance is available to ensure economic diversity. Professional CEUs are also available for social workers, psychologists, LMFT, LPCC, LPC, LADC, nurses and educators.  Questions? contact Donna Minter at 612-377-4660 or STAR.Mpls@gmail.com.  STAR is a program of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA.  STAR in MN is sponsored by the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute www.mnpeace.org

Restorative Justice 101: Training for Practice in Everyday Life
The RJ 101 Training – at Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
Saturday November 22, 2014 – Early Tuition $125
Learn the history and philosophy of restorative justice and restorative practices
Apply a restorative lens to work with those who have harmed, victims, and the community
Experience a simulated restorative conference
Explore applications for restorative justice at home, work, school, and in your community.
Professionals, paraprofessionals, and layperson volunteers are welcome to attend.
6 hours of optional Continuing Education are available.
Questions? Contact Donna Minter at star.mpls@gmail.com or 612-377-4660
Sponsored by the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute www.mnpeace.org

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