Education of Non-Violence

What is Education of Non-violence?

Education of Non-violence involves learning how to create relationships based upon equality, mutual sharing, respect, and trust.

Education of Non-violence is the process of learning to use words, actions and thoughts that support and strengthen others, instead of hurting and breaking down self-esteem.

Education of Non-violence encompasses learning how to communicate based upon empathy, listening, and understanding rather than blaming, threatening, and condoning.

Education of Non-violence implies learning how to recognize and obtain a balance of power within a relationship as well as willingness to work cooperatively.

Education of Non-violence is learning how to create a state of being in which love and harmony prevails over fear and control.

 

Why is Education of Non-violence important?

It is only possible to seek and form healthy and loving relationships if we have models, guides, and tools from which we can form these relationships.

 

How does the SAFE through the Arts program address Education of Non-violence?

The SAFE through the Arts program and handbooks encompasses Education of Non-Violence by addressing the following:

Familiarizing oneself with the principals of non-violent communication.

Building listening skills based upon rhythmic repetition (call and response).

Learning to recognize and express ones feelings through journal writing and vocabulary building.

Learning to recognize signs of healthy relationships built upon mutual understanding, compassionate communication, and trust.

Creating tools for controlling anger, sadness, and other emotions through appropriate and productive avenues of expression.

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