This in person session is designed to help us develop and exercise skills to transform conflict and de-escalate tense situations within ourselves and with others. We’ll work through scenarios and practices to collaboratively respond to potentially violent situations in ways that enable and promote safe outcomes. *This is for participants who have already attended a […]
Dialogue is an incredible tool. By using skillful dialogue, we can harness the power of diversity. Join us for this three-part workshop series to deepen your knowledge about using dialogue as a peacebuilding and conflict resolution strategy. Youssef Slilem, our Community Solutions Program Fellow, developed and refined this workshop in Morocco. We are excited to […]
Let’s connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a shared meal! Bring a dish if you can, but if you can’t don’t worry, we’ll be cooking up a few of our own. Everyone is welcome — you can donate if you would like to, but all […]
"People are not going to find their truth-force, or inner authority, by listening to the so-called experts, but by listening to themselves. Every one of us is an expert on what it is like to live on an endangered planet." - Joanna Macey Join Bianca Pointner and Kit Miller for weekly virtual circles to honor […]
For many folks, effective communication has never felt harder or more important. Given the challenges our communities have been facing, it can be easy and almost irresistible to disengage from others, rather than talking about what’s really going on and to share a vision of where to go from here. Learning Nonviolent Communication offers one avenue for engaging deeply […]
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Join the Gandhi Institute in collaboration with Partners in Restorative Initiatives, for this youth-focused Restorative Leadership Training. Participants will learn group facilitation skills, including how to lead their own community-building circles. This training series gives young people a chance to meet and build community amongst each other, while also learning leadership and restorative practices that […]
One of our community members, Michelle Burack, is presenting an interactive exhibit at the Gandhi Institute. The exhibit will be on display in our meditation room December 7th -14th. There are four interactive elements that invite 5-10 minutes of contemplation each, plus some visual works. The exhibit will be available for viewing during the following blocks of time, during which Michelle will be on […]
Bring your truth and your complexity to the Holiday Taking Circle.
We're thrilled to celebrate the release of Co-Director Gwen Olton's new book, "From Conflict to Community: Transforming Conflicts without Authorities." Just in time for the holidays, this festive gathering will offer participants an opportunity to hear a short excerpt from the book and practice a skill or two for working through tough conversations. Come for […]
Learn more about the Gandhi Institute and how you can support nonviolence in Rochester and beyond.
New Book Group! Pro-Voice: How to keep listening when the world wants a fight by Aspen Baker. Join us for this timely read about the work of one woman and Exhale, the organization she co-founded. Exhale has been standing between the ideological armies of pro life and pro choice since 2000, and works to bring […]
