Staying Safer Series: A Two-Part Series for the Asian Nonprofit Community

During these uncertain times it is all too common for tension, stress and conflict to increase both in our homes and in our communities. In our homes, we are seeing increasing rates of domestic and family violence. In our communities, we are experiencing rising numbers of incidents of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia.

Nonviolent Communication (Part I) | May 28, 3-5pm

In the first part of this two-part training series, participants will examine and reflect on common communication practices that fuel conflict across power dynamics and how we can use non-violent communication (NCV) to transform those modes of communication using compassion and empathy.

Through a presentation and interactive break-out groups, participants will explore the different components of NCV and practice using NCV in different scenarios relevant to what our community is experiencing during these times. At the end of the session, participants will walk away equipped with several verbal and emotional techniques and strategies they can use to connect with their clients and empower them to care for and protect themselves.

De-escalation Strategies (Part II) | June 4, 3-5pm

The second part of this training series will focus on how to use prevention strategies such as de-escalation to defuse volatile situations. Participants will be guided through a range of verbal and physical de-escalation strategies and will have the opportunity to practice and reflect on these techniques in interactive breakout sessions. We will explore how we can bring back these strategies to our clients and our communities to better support and empower them during these challenging times.

Staying Safer: A Two-Part Series for the Nonprofit Community