Nonviolence 101: A Teach-In and Introduction with Rivera Sun
Saturday, November 2, 1:30 - 3:00pm ET, via Zoom
Join us for an interactive webinar with nonviolence educator and prize winning author, Rivera Sun. In this virtual workshop you’ll learn about the fundamental concepts of nonviolence, providing an alternative to the violence our society faces - through lively discussion, participant comments, and questions. We’ll share stories, videos, and practical skills that you can apply in your own life.
Nonviolence is … a way of life, a philosophy, a set of practices, and a toolbox for making change. It can help you deal with conflicts at home, school, or work. It can be used to transform society. Nonviolence is a BIG idea – and this teach-in is a chance to explore it a little. We’ll discuss nonviolence towards ourselves, others, and our communities, covering topics such as: understanding the spectrum of violence and nonviolence, self-care practices, skills for managing conflict, nonviolent solutions to systemic violence, techniques for de-escalation and violence interruption. Sign up now!
Register to get the Zoom link: DrepungGomangUSA.org or 502-614-5616.
This event is offered for free in the spirit of generosity. You are invited to consider a reciprocal gift to help support the ongoing work of compassion-building and nonviolence education at DGCEC.
Author/Activist Rivera Sun is the founding Editor of Nonviolence News, a nationwide trainer in strategy for nonviolent movements, and the author of many books and novels, including The Dandelion Insurrection and the Ari Ara Series. Her high-quality literature captures the imagination with a blend of utterly compelling stories and social justice themes that are enjoyed by readers of all ages, taught in classrooms, and read by peace groups.
Rivera serves on the Advisory Board of World Beyond War and Backbone Campaign. She helps coordinate Pace e Bene’s Campaign Nonviolence Action Week and the national Nonviolent Cities Project. She is a frequent guest presenter at universities, libraries and schools, and peace and justice organizations. Her syndicated articles have been published in hundreds of journals nationwide. As a trainer and educator, Rivera has facilitated sold-out workshops in writing, peace studies, and nonviolent action. She also hosts popular book discussion groups for readers of all ages and has run successful community publishing campaigns for 8 novels. She regularly posts literary and social justice-themed content to her 5,000 Facebook friends/followers and 24,500 Twitter followers, as well as maintaining a personal newsletter to 1500+ readers and fans. www.riverasun.com
