Join us in Brisbane on May 8th and May 9th for a transformative two-day training experience in Restorative Practices with Kerrie Sellen and Restorative Journeys.

Restorative Journeys unique, in-depth restorative framework redefines how we understand and manage relationships and conflict, making this not your typical restorative practices training. This approach goes beyond traditional methods by integrating insights into the biology behind relationships, language, conflict, and our responses to them.

In this restorative training, you’ll learn why “conflict is normal, but combat is optional” and how understanding this, while using the explicit framework, helps prevent harm, foster growth, and build lasting connections. Restorative Journeys explicit restorative framework equips you with practical tools to repair, build, and maintain strong, connected relationships and communities, both personally and professionally. These actionable tools will empower you to start creating positive change from Day 1.

Using a Restorative Practice Framework
This approach allows participants to create supportive conditions that encourage others to:

• Make sense and meaning of where they are at and how they got there.
• Work out what matters and what’s important.
• Identify what needs to change and understand their role in that change.
• Build and sustain healthy relationships.

Training Details – Restorative Practices Foundation

• Date: May 8th & 9th, 2024
• Duration: 2-Day Training
• Location: Brisbane, TBA
• Cost: Ticket purchase at bottom of this page.

  • Early Bird: $795
  • Full Price: $885

• Includes: Catering, Resource Pack
• Certificate: Participants receive certificate for their attendance.

Throughout the day, restorative Journeys team will guide you through:

• Biology of Conflict – Explore how our biological responses impact behaviours and reactions in conflict. Learn to “speak to someone’s biology,” using language that encourages openness, learning, and positive growth.
• Explicit Framework for Conflict Resolution – Gain a step-by-step framework to navigate conflict without blame or shame, focusing on growth and mutual respect.
• The Power of Language – Develop skills to communicate effectively, understanding how words can either build up or break down relationships. Discover the best ways to use restorative language to foster empathy, trust, and cooperation.
• Building Stronger Relationships – Through the ‘With’ approach, learn practical steps to support others, setting high expectations with high support. Practice creating a culture where mistakes become learning moments, not reasons for shame.
• Practice Domains in Relationships – Explore key relationship-building domains, focusing on how each domain supports the development of strong, connected teams.
• Compass of Shame and Empathy – Dive into the Compass of Shame, learning how to support individuals through shame responses without causing harm.
• Creating Pathways for Repair – Gain advanced skills to facilitate conversations that repair harm and build learning opportunities for change.

Experiential Training with Restorative Circles
On Day 2, participants engage in experiential training that brings theory into practice through the use of restorative circles—a core element of the Restorative Practices framework. Restorative Journeys training team will demonstrate how to use affective language within circles to guide conversations, providing a model for repairing and strengthening relationships.

• Circles – Participants will learn to facilitate group discussions in a circle format, creating an environment that encourages full participation and meaningful conversation. Through video, hands-on practice, and discussion, you’ll discover reliable methods for using circles to address relationship and behavioural concerns and to build a sense of community. Circles are adaptable for use in any setting, from educational institutions to human services and organisational management, helping to foster connection and collaborative problem-solving.

Key Outcomes:

• Reduced conflict and improved conflict resolution skills. – Repair harm when conflict occurs.
• Comprehensive understanding of conflict biology and its impact on relationships.
• Confidence in applying the ‘With’ domain approach to foster collaboration and repair harm through fair process.
• Greater empathy and accountability in relationships.
• Practical tools for building, repairing, and maintaining strong relationships in any environment.
• A decrease in bullying and violence in schools.
• Reduced recidivism in juvenile and criminal justice.
• Enhanced family engagement in social services.
• Improved workplace culture and increased staff engagement.
• Increased capacity to build and maintain healthy relationships.

What Makes This Training Unique:
Restorative Journeys framework is built on the belief that “What we don’t repair, we repeat.” This training isn’t just about conflict resolution; it’s about cultural change and transforming how you approach challenges so that normal conflicts don’t escalate into harm. Restorative Journeys approach equips you with the tools to repair, build, and maintain strong, healthy relationships, reducing conflict and fostering personal and professional growth. Learn to handle conflict in ways that support understanding, growth, and positive change for everyone involved.

Long-Term Benefits:
Whether you’re in education, corporate, social services, or community work, this training equips you to lead effectively, create supportive cultures, and handle conflict constructively. Participants in this program gain lifelong tools that transform how they approach relationships and conflict in personal and professional lives.

Group Discount: Register 4 or more participants for a discounted rate.
Certificate & Comprehensive Resource Pack: Participants receive a certificate and valuable resources to apply these skills well beyond the training.

What Past Attendees Say:

“This experience is like no other—it’s practical, profound, and truly life-changing.”
“Kerrie’s training helped me reshape how I think about conflict and relationships, both at work and home.”
“This training changed my approach to conflict and relationships entirely!”
“A truly transformative approach to handling conflict and building trust!”