IN PERSON – Introduction to Restorative Practice in Schools

The philosophy of Restorative Practice views relationships and people as the most important aspect of schools and communities.  Schools embracing this philosophy prioritise building and maintaining positive relationships, creating supportive learning environments, and establishing fair, democratic systems across their community.  A restorative approach seeks to address the harm caused to people and relationships in the wake of mistake making, and repair that harm with those most affected.

Core content includes:

~ Understanding the foundations of restorative practice in schools
~ What it means to have a restorative mindset
~ Neuro-scientific and psychological foundations of restorative approaches
~ Using restorative language, dialogue, & processes to repair harm in a range of settings
~ Circle pedagogy for relationship building

Suitable for:  primary & secondary educators and other professionals working with students in a school setting (e.g., social worker) looking to develop the skills required to successfully build and maintain classroom community.

Event Details

Date: 24 July 2024

Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm (registration from 8.30am)

Investment: $280 pp EARLY BIRD until 28 June then $320 (contact Kristy for group bookings or to arrange an invoice)

Includes: Morning tea, lunch, tea & coffee

Location: Veneto Club, 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen Vic 3105

Register Here

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VIRTUAL – Introduction to Restorative Practice in Schools

This online workshop presents a slightly condensed experience of the in-person training event (above). 

Core content includes:

~ Understanding the foundations of restorative practice in schools

~ What it means to have a restorative mindset

~ Neuro-scientific and psychological foundations of restorative approaches

~ Using restorative language, dialogue, & processes to repair harm in a range of settings

Suitable for:  primary and secondary educators and other professionals working with students in a school setting looking to develop the skills required to successfully build and maintain classroom community.

Date: 1 May 2024

Time: 9:15am – 3.00pm (sign into virtual space from 9.00am)

Investment: AU$180pp (contact Kristy for group bookings or to arrange an invoice)

Location: Zoom details sent upon registration

Register Here

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Wellbeing Kickstarter for Educators

It’s no secret that the education profession can bring unique challenges and stressors.  To thrive in your role, you need more than just knowledge; you need the skills and strategies to safeguard your own wellbeing.

Our ‘Wellbeing Kickstarter for Educators’ online course is designed with you in mind, offering a thoughtful and practical approach to understanding, protecting, and promoting your professional wellbeing.  It’s not about quick fixes or empty promises; it’s about building your capacity to navigate the demands of the education world with purpose, strength, and resilience.

Course content highlights

  • Wellbeing research: explore the latest findings on wellbeing as it relates to education.
  • Character strengths: discover your unique strengths and learn how to harness them to enjoy your role, and navigate the challenges of teaching effectively.
  • Stress, coping & resilience: understand how stress impacts your ability to function well at work and learn techniques to cope with stress and build resilience.
  • Meaning & purpose: uncover your personal meaning as an educator and reconnect with the sense of purpose that brought you to this profession.
  • Self-awareness & self-compassion: enhance your mindfulness practices and cultivate kindness towards yourself to help you stay well, establish professional boundaries, and stay engaged in your role.
  • Habit forming & intention setting: understand the neuroscience of habits and set achievable intentions that support your long-term wellbeing.
  • Measuring and tracking wellbeing: learn how to measure and track your progress, so you can see the impact of your efforts over time.

By the end of this course you will

  • define wellbeing for you personally and professionally
  • be capable of monitoring and caring for your wellbeing
  • apply wellbeing tools and strategies with confidence
  • have a renewed sense of  purpose  and optimism about working in education

This course is for all educators working in schools or early learning centers (i.e., teachers, leaders, support staff, etc) – wellbeing is for everyone!

Online Course Details

4 x 1.5 hour interactive wellbeing classes

1 x 30 minute individual strategy session with Kristy

Please email Kristy directly to register your interest in upcoming course dates.

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Restorative Practices Plus (RP+)

Restorative Practices + is a six-week program delivered by Kristy Elliott (B.Ed, MAPP) who has extensive experience in restorative practices and wellbeing science. This unique course combines professional development in the use of restorative approaches in schools and positive psychology to enhance the wellbeing of educators, situated in a group coaching model.

This program acknowledges that when teachers are feeling good and functioning well, this impacts their ability to work positively and restoratively with students and colleagues.  Participants are coached to apply positive psychology tools and strategies to enhance their own wellbeing, and to think about their applicability in the context of their school communities.

Core content includes:

  • Circle pedagogy
  • Restorative mindset
  • Neuro-scientific & psychological foundations of restorative approaches
  • Restorative language, dialogue & processes to repair harm
  • Evidence-based positive psychology tools targeting teacher wellbeing
  • Wellbeing measurement & enhancement

Suitable for: all educators in all school settings. This program would be of particular interest and benefit to educators who have a wellbeing or pastoral role in their school.

This course requires participants to commit to 1.5 hours per week, for 6 weeks. In addition, participants are required to engage in reflective or application activities for an additional 1-2 hours per week.

This course is restricted to 16 participants only to ensure the fidelity of the small group coaching model.

Online Course Details

Please email Kristy directly to register your interest in upcoming course dates.