Full Description
The Little Book of Restorative Communication is an easy-to-use toolkit that guides educators to navigate conflict in a way that builds and maintains relationships in schools. Whether engaging with adults or children, conflict is inevitable. Based on the principles and processes of the renowned Nonviolent Communication (NVC), this book is driven by a practical framework that educators can use to navigate conflict, increase feelings of connectedness, and influence their school community through healthy interaction and relationship-building skills.
Opening with an overview of the basic elements of Restorative Communication (RC), each chapter highlights tools that real teachers use in today's classrooms — from assessment materials and conversation templates to interactive games and beyond — offering an honest view of successes, failures, and next steps. The nonlinear, adaptive, and experiential style of the content offers educators the freedom and flexibility to try any or all of the tools with colleagues, students, or even family members. Teachers, counselors, and other practitioners will find a wealth of accessible insights into why conflicts arise, why we communicate the way we do, and how to listen and speak with real purpose.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Connecting Restorative Communication and Nonviolent Communication
Chapter 2: Communication Overview
Chapter 3: Conflict Styles Management Inventory
Chapter 4: Hats
Chapter 5: Feelings and Needs Wheels
Chapter 6: Restorative Communication Listening Framework
Chapter 7: Restorative Communication Speaking Framework
Chapter 8: GROK
Chapter 9: Active Listening
Chapter 10: Conscious Communication Cards
Chapter 11: Using Literature to Teach NVC
Chapter 12: Mindfulness Tools
Chapter 13: Using Restorative Communication in the Wild
Index
