Pace e Bene trainers and speakers are available to share the powerful vision and practical approaches of active nonviolence with local groups, movements, religious communities, universities and other organizations. Trainings and talks are available online and in-person. See all events here.
If you would like to explore or learn more about scheduling any of our trainings or speakers just for your group let us know through the form at the bottom or email us at info@paceebene.org.
Trainings
Pace e Bene trainings help unleash the power of nonviolent change in our lives, our communities, and our world. Using storytelling, exercises, role-plays, small and large-group discussions, short presentations and journaling, these workshops explore the vision, principles and concrete tools of active nonviolence.
Trainings include:
Introduction to Nonviolence Community Course
A 6-week online basic introduction to principled and strategic nonviolence using Pace e Bene's Engaging Nonviolence Manual. It is intended to provide an opportunity to build community while studying nonviolence. Participants will connect with others who share their interests in discovering the many dimensions of active nonviolence. Using small and large groups, facilitators will guide the participants through explorations into the personal, interpersonal, and social justice aspects of nonviolence. This Community Course is designed to be accessible, fun, friendly, and fearless. Using an online platform, participants can engage with this exciting field from the comforts of their home. The course will familiarize participants with the overall contents of the Engaging Nonviolence study program which will serve to foster personal growth, healthy relationships and work for world peace.
Applying Meditation for Nonviolent Living
When we study the lives of people who changed the world through nonviolent means, we see that they were all rooted in some form of spiritual practice which sustained them through moments of crisis and human vulnerability. Faith was the fundamental source of their inner strength and capacity to endure. The goal of this workshop is to offer an experiential introduction to the practice of meditation drawing from different spiritual traditions yet free of jargon, dogma or doctrine. The overall goal is to give participants an opportunity to discover which way is most suited to their temperament and natural inclination. Generally speaking, meditation is a way to train the mind and make friends with ourselves; it is an act of love that nourishes the core of nonviolent living and being. As Gandhi has said, “nonviolence is impossible without self-purification”. Transformation happens naturally through meditation.
Nonviolence In Action: Planning & Strategy
A 2-hr webinar that introduces strategy and planning for nonviolent action. This webinar is fun, friendly, and open to people of all experience levels. It is adapted from Part 3 of the Engaging Nonviolence Manual. You'll learn the guiding principles of how to make change with nonviolent action, how to think strategically, and how to design powerful campaigns for change. From local campaigns to national issues, you can apply these ideas and tools to every issue you care about. This webinar will also offer your Campaign Nonviolence and Nonviolent Cities group useful tools for planning powerful actions in support of building a culture of peace and active nonviolence.
Preparing for Street Demonstrations: Practical Tools For Compassion In Action
This 2-hr webinar will provide guidelines for what to do before, during, and after a street demonstration. You will learn what to bring, how to stay calm, what to do in uncertain situations, and how to look out for other demonstrators. This is a great training for everyone planning a Campaign Nonviolence action in during Action Week. Come learn these skills and share them with your community. This training gives you practical tools as you work to create a cohesive culture of peace in your local organizing community.
De-escalation Training
This 2-hr de-escalation training includes important elements of bystander intervention education in order to oppose, de-escalate, and intervene in violence, whether the violence is committed by police, demonstrators, the observing public, or others. During the training we will learn some of the skills needed to safely de-escalate situations and people so that everyone can be safer, avoid violence, and help encourage and build the peaceful society we all want to be a part of together.
Introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for Social Change
Are you longing to find practical ways of "living" nonviolence when you talk with people who have very different viewpoints? Are you weary of "fighting" for change and wanting to find ways to stay energized by your vision and values? Do you want to find freedom from self-judgment and self-righteousness? Perhaps you've heard about Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and want to know more about it? Or you want to learn what it has to do with activism? This introduction will include opportunities to learn and practice some of the key aspects of NVC. There will be some teaching, practice, and opportunities to work with your real life situations.
This 2-hr Nonviolent Communication training offers a set of principles and practices that can support us as activists in living out our values of empathy, compassion, and authenticity. It can not only help us listen and be heard, but also involves moving from there to effective action steps that will make the world better for all.
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
This training explores: Jesus’ powerful message of Gospel nonviolence; tools for putting Gospel nonviolence into practice for a more just and peaceful world; and activating Gospel nonviolence more effectively in our lives, religious communities and societies.
Speakers
Ken Butigan speaking in Olympia, WA
Pace e Bene speakers are available to present in local communities on the power and principles of nonviolence. Generally, a 45-60 minute presentation is followed by a question and answer period with the audience, though Pace e Bene will tailor the event to meet your needs.
TOPICS OUR SPEAKERS COVER:
The Power of Active Nonviolence
Talks on building Campaign Nonviolence in your area, including a Nonviolent City and a nonviolent action during the Campaign Nonviolence Week of Actions
Strategy for Nonviolent Movements
Nonviolence and the Spiritual Dimension of Human Development
From Hurt to Healing: The Process of Healing from a Traumatic Event
Living From Your Heart: the Freedom of Nonviolence
Gospel Nonviolence: Living the Nonviolent Life
Gandhi & Jesus: The Saving Power of Nonviolence
Jesus Christ, Peacemaker: A New Theology of Peace
St. Francis of Assisi’s Nonviolent Journey: A Story for Our Time
Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Deepening the Faithful Journey of Gospel Nonviolence In Our Lives and Our World
UPCOMING ONLINE TALKS AND TRAININGS - See all here
Training Partners
Nonviolence training is critical to the success of nonviolent action. Look for other training organizations and types of trainings here.
“I was amazed with the training today and the compassion and the depth with which you conducted the session. You introduced us to the topic by integrating concepts, processes, compassion and mindfulness. You practice what you preach with refreshing authenticity. I’m in awe of your humanity and love❣”
HOST RESPONSIBILITIES AND LOGISTICS FOR IN-PERSON EVENTS
- Venue. The host is responsible to provide venue arrangements, setting the time, location, and equipment for the event.
- Publicity. The host is responsible to publicize the event in their local community and also do outreach to the local media.
- Hospitality. We request that the host provide meals and lodging when necessary for the workshop facilitator or speaker. If an overnight stay is necessary. This can be a home stay. Generally speaking, it does not need to be a hotel.
- Travel Expenses. Travel expenses, including airfare if required, are the responsibility of the host. It can be shared with other hosts if there are multiple events during the course of the trip. Transportation to and from the airport must also be provided.
- Program Fee. Pace e Bene has a standard fee schedule for speaking or workshops events. Contact us for more information.
Once the host has made a commitment to sponsor a Pace e Bene workshop or speaking event, Pace e Bene will confirm with the host the exact schedule and fees, then send the host a written contract. Pace e Bene will work with the host to make sure that the event best meets the needs of your organization.
Once the events is scheduled Pace e Bene will assist with online promotion to those in your area in addition to any promotional material or registration pages you might need.
“I learned how bone deep my longing is for a world of more possibility for everyone.”
“I’m absolutely loving the course, and so are my friends that are also taking it. I’m learning so much, and I always feel like I’ve just done some amazing form of self-care after the class concludes. It’s challenging me in a way that brings clarity and inspiration at the same time. Thank you for the effort and presence that you bring to the class. ”