Bøker av Nadine C Hoover

Thirty stories of nonviolence and reconciliation show how respect for the dignity of self, others, and nature emboldens people to act peacefully and justly. These stories capture the excitement of action, the encouragement of small acts that make big differences, and the joy of seeing from new perspectives.This book accompanies the art exhibitions created by young people ages 6-19 from Ukraine, Chechnya, and around the world. New stories from Ukraine, Israel, and Palestine have been added to stories from Chechnya, France, Germany, Kenya, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the USA. The artwork and stories depict the power of loving kindness in the lives of both young and old. Friendship, forgiveness, and community emerge in situations where paths of fairness and integrity are not readily apparent.

DISCERNMENT is the ability to grasp the inward character and relationship of things, especially when obscure, leading to keen insight and judgment. This workshop manual identifies an ecology of discernment practices that create public cultures of peace. Hoover supports trainers and coaches of community leaders to rely on transforming power, act in accord with conscience and create peaceful cultures. Workshop activities are universal and appropriate for people from a broad range of age and background, from children to adults.

TRAUMA HEALING is designed for Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) volunteer facilitators and includes complete descriptions for: Workshop Routines-schedule, agenda, methods, evaluations and closings. Workshop Sessions-safety, remembering, mourning and reconnecting. Workshop Threads-companions, grounding techniques and self care. Questions and Answers. Prospective facilitators are asked to participate in an Alternatives to Violence Basic workshop before participating in this workshop, and participate in this workshop before facilitating it. People who do not to go through these steps, may use any or all of the material, but not under the AVP name.