OPHA 1 Day Workshops
***NEW WORKSHOPS
FOR TEACHERS/ADVISORS
'PEER MEDIATION'
'NEGOTIATION' ( Also for students)
'RESTORATIVE PRACTICE'
'PEER HELPER TRAINING'
OPHA Workshops:
Most of the following OPHA workshops are suitable for Grades 7-12. as they can be easily adapted to any of these age groups. They can also be presented to teachers and senior peer helpers in a 'train the trainer' model.
COMMUNICATIONS & MOTIVATIONAL WORKSHOP - This is great for starting a peer helper program or for one already going. It can be presented anywhere to any number.
‘BANISH BULLYING BY CARING’ WORKSHOP - An activity based workshop suitable for Grades 4-12. This workshop is ideal for starting a school campaign on anti-bullying.
‘CELEBRATING SIMILARITIES
& DIFFERENCES’ -Valuing
and dealing with diversity in others, is the theme of this activity based
workshop. An excellent way to teach students to value similarities and
differences in others!
CONFLICT RESOLUTION– This workshop explores way of solving conflict
through negotiation, mediation & restorative practice.
T.R.U.C.E.- Peer Mediation
Workshop - Training in mediation skills will be the main theme of
this workshop. The skills are invaluable in a school setting and will be
introduced through a series of activities.
An activity based workshop suitable for Grades 7-12
‘MAKING PEACE’- This workshop prepares student for the ‘Restorative
Practice’ workshop. It develops the following :
·
A knowledge of the nature of conflicts
·
An understanding of different responses to
conflict
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Good communication skills
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An understanding of Confidentiality
‘RESTORATIVE PRACTICE’ – This is an activity based
workshop for student leaders to develop the skills and learn the process of
restorative practice. The aim of Restorative Practice is to manage conflict by
repairing harm and strengthening relationships as a way of building a safe and
peaceful community.
Regional Workshops- The above workshops are presented
to groups of students (70-100) from different schools. The idea is based on the ‘train the trainer’
model. Workshop participants will be given
ideas and materials so they can return to their schools to implement a program.
Cost is $15 per student & $10.00 per advisor.
School Workshop – This is
designed for a group of 30-60 student leaders or peer
helpers from one school. The workshop could be part of a leadership
training program or used to initiate a program in the school. Workshop Costs -
$300 plus travel costs ( 40 cents per
km) & accommodation & meals if
needed.
Contact OPHA at peerhelping@hotmail.com Phone : 905-372-7275 Website: peerhelping.com
FOR MORE
INFORMATION CONTACT OPHA AT peerhelping@hotmail.com
" TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
For
more information on this program contact O.P.H.A.