Doug Overton with NEDRP facilitates a Circle for educators in Mesquite Texas to reflect on using Circles and Restorative Practices in general
A teacher and her students in Oakland CA talk about how they do Circles and why they are an important part of their lives
Ethan Viets talks about a friend who went to prison and explains why he thinks Circles could have made a difference in his life
Click the link to the left to watch this awesome video of a Science teacher introducing the Mood Meter to his students. Some teachers may feel that the Mood Meter is just for younger students, but this teacher shows how it can be done at the high school level in an age-appropriate way
The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence explains how the four quadrants of the Mood Meter are associated with different kinds of thinking and learning activities
Marc Brackett, the creator of the Mood Meter defines emotional Intelligence and explains why it is so important
This video offers an excellent explanation for how Restorative Practices can get at the root of conflict and provide solutions as well as skills to deal with future conflicts
Brene Brown's brilliant animated short on empathy
"One Minute" by Mark Medley is a must-see music video for all restorative practitioners!