Peacebuilding Practicum:
A Series on Hope

Peacebuilding Practicum: A Series on Hope

“Hope leads to action, which leads to meaningful change.” (Rachel Gruber)

Do you have an optimistic or pessimistic view of your life and work? How about a hopeful view?

On a daily basis, in addition to navigating the complexities of our busy lives, we are also attempting to grasp the seemingly stark reality of current events, economic challenges, and polarized division across our local, national, and global communities. This can often lead to a sense of pessimism or hopelessness for the future. However; we all have the ability to influence outcomes if we have the right tools. 

Hope is not a passive feeling; it is a vital, active skill that sustains our well-being and inspires our work. And we are not giving it enough attention.

This monthly seminar series is designed to equip you with the practical tools and mindset needed to cultivate hope, peace, and resilience in a divided world. Each session will blend in-depth analysis of foundational texts and research with the insights of compassionate guest speakers, all to provide you with actionable strategies for your professional and personal life.

Join us and learn how to:

• Turn Beliefs into Impact: Align your personal values with your professional work to become a powerful force for change.

• Sustain Hope: Explore the essential role of spirituality and creativity in maintaining an optimistic outlook, even in the face of resistance.

• Confront Bias and Negativity: Develop skills to navigate bias and negativity in favor of empathy and understanding.

You'll leave each session with a renewed sense of purpose, a network of like-minded colleagues, and a toolkit of resources to share with your students and school community. We hope you will join us in a collaborative community committed to building a more hopeful future, one conversation at a time.

Some of the books we will discuss include:

• Moral Ambition, by Rutger Bregman

• The Book of Alchemy, by Suleika Jaouad

• The Spiritual Child, by Lisa Miller

Contact us to learn more about joining our next cohort!

The program will take place monthly over 6 sessions on the following dates:

Turning Beliefs into Impact

The Importance of Spirituality in Sustaining Hope

Creativity as a Tool for Peace

The Power of Hope in Physical Health

The Power of Hope in Mental Health
Overcoming Bias and Negativity in Favor of Hope