Course objectives

• Nonviolent Communication
  • Explain the core principles and components of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
  • Develop active listening skills to foster empathy and understanding.
  • Learn to express needs, feelings, and requests in a way that promotes collaboration and avoids defensiveness.
  • Apply NVC techniques to de-escalate conflict, address behavioural issues, and facilitate productive dialogue.
• Narrative Exposure Therapy
  • Understand the theoretical basis and principles of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
  • Identify students or families who may benefit from NET interventions.
  • Learn basic NET techniques to support the processing of traumatic experiences (with an emphasis on collaboration with qualified mental health professionals).
• Transactional Analysis
  • Decode the principles of Transactional Analysis (TA), including ego states, transactions, and psychological games.
  • Analyze communication patterns within the school environment to identify unhealthy dynamics.
  • Apply TA concepts to develop effective communication strategies with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Parental Attachment
  • Explore attachment theory and its impact on student behaviour and emotional well-being.
  • Identify signs of different attachment styles and how they influence interactions in the school setting.
  • Develop strategies for building positive relationships with parents and families from diverse backgrounds.
• School Circles
  • Understand the philosophy and critical components of restorative practices and school circles.
  • Facilitate school circles designed to repair harm, build community, and address conflict non-punitively.
  • Foster a school culture rooted in accountability, empathy, and respect.