IF NOT NOW: RECONNECTING WITH THE EARTH –
A RESTORATIVE CONVERSATION

PRESENTER: MIRIAM ZACHARIAH

Sociodrama and power
DATE AND TIME: 29th of June, Saturday  17:00-19:00 (Central European Time)
CONFERENCE TOPIC: Sociodrama and ecology – environmental issues and relationships between organisms, including humans, and their living context
TYPE: Workshop
LOCATION: ZOOM
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Any
TAGS: June29 Online
ABSTRACT:

Many of us feel overwhelmed and defeated by the enormity of the climate crisis facing us and the impact it is already having. We are also deeply concerned about the impact on future generations. Using the magic of sociodrama, we can give voice to our grief and fear, hear from the earth itself and the needs of the future. In facing our reality on this planet, we can through dialogue find new connection with each other and the power of our own actions to make change- rediscovering hope.

After this session participants will be able to:

  • identify and express their feelings about their specific concerns related to the environment
  • identify ways in which they are already part of the change towards greater harmony with the earth
  • explore ways to continue and deepen the movement toward healing the environment and ourselves in relation to it.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Miriam Zachariah has been a public school educator for over 30 years and recently retired as an elementary school principal. She is a recognized trainer in restorative practices and Peacemaking Circles. The focus of her work as an educator, consultant and trainer has been on developing community in workplaces, intervening in conflict and supporting dialogue across differences. She has trained hundreds of educators to use restorative practices to develop safe and supportive learning communities in classrooms and schools. In addition, she has also trained community workers, police officers, lawyers and therapists to use peacemaking circles in their communities to develop strong relationships and effectively work through conflict. She has successfully facilitated restorative processes with a range of group to help them move through complex conflicts, find resolution and plan next steps.