Live NVC Courses: Duke Duchscherer

• Learn to design systematic, transformative, grass-roots restorative dialogue
• Find hope and inspiration for mutual understanding, shared humanity, and healing when violence – even war – has painfully torn apart your community
• Learn how to develop a robust container for dialogue in your local communities including in families, schools, church groups, neighborhoods, and businesses
• See how restorative circle work can contribute organically to community development and wellness

Duke Duchscherer shares what the role of the facilitator is in a restorative circle.

Duke Duchscherer shares that Restorative Circles have the ability to transform relationships. Groups may start with feelings of worry, anxiety, fear, anger, and even hatred. The dialogue process supports a shift to more ease, connection, and trust.

Duke Duchscherer shares that community well-being is created by the relationships that exist within the community. He discerns two vital components: bonding connections within similar groups and bridging connections between different groups. This interplay forms what is commonly termed as social capital, a cornerstone of community vitality.

Duke says that a community's strength lies in its ability to foster connections across diverse backgrounds. This notion resonates deeply with him, reinforcing his commitment to utilizing restorative circles. These circles, with their focus on building and restoring relationships, hold the key to enhancing collective resilience and unity. He believes they represent a proactive approach to sustaining community cohesion and preventing fragmentation in the face of adversity.