1 Oregon’s Second Annual GED Summit Creating Promise, Designing SuccessThank you to our sponsors:
2 From Survive to Thrive:Practicing Nonviolent Communication and PERMA In a Correction’s Classroom Dulcie Hays Oregon’s Second Annual GED Summit Creating Promise, Designing Success
3 Warm Up: What does thriving look like to you? Examples:I would like to get students to do more homework. I wish students had better attitudes when they came to class. My boss should understand how hard I work.
4 Exit Slips Why? Take two if you would like. Valuable for me. Valuable for you.
5 Objective: I’m not reinventing the wheel or telling anyone anything they don’t already know. It’s easy to get bogged down in negativity or overwhelmed by change. To discuss, share, and practice alternative ways of communicating with students and preparing lessons that will promote an ever-increasingly positive education environment.
6 Students in CorrectionsCleaved from society, labeled, in danger, cleaved again. Can you imagine?
7 The mission of the Oregon Department of Corrections is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions, and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
8 WFD's Objectives/GoalsProvide a continuum of educational services from assessment through pre-release. Provide a variety of educational opportunities that holistically address individuals. Maximize student success through appropriate educational interventions. Recognize and celebrate student achievement. Provide an atmosphere of mutual respect that fosters responsibility and self-esteem. Create a positive climate for all education training opportunities and professional affiliations that enhances instruction, supports staff, and promotes a dynamic curriculum. Promote communication and the exchange of ideas within and between the Department of Corrections’ facilities to improve education delivery and reduce isolation.
9 NVC and PERMA
10 The Power of Language No! Yes! How do you feel?
11 “Nonviolent Communication is designed for those of us who would like others to change and respond, but only if they are willing to do so willingly and compassionately.” Learning to receive others’ words, not as attacks, complaints, or whining, but as gifts from a fellow human willing to share his or her soul and deep vulnerabilities. A difficult message is an opportunity to enrich someone’s life.
12 Nonviolent CommunicationCompassionate Communication Listening/observing Empathizing Identifying needs—theirs and ours Differentiating between requests and demands Giraffe Ears vs. Jackal Ears Foster deep listening and respect Receive their words at gifts rather than attacks Abandon judgment—expression of self driven values and needs. Eliminate coercion—which develops into resentment and decreased self-esteem NVC promotes equal importance in the exchange of information
13 Ways to listen Giraffe Ears Jackal Ears Give examples X3
14 “No,” even an angry no, is a giftStop Identify judgment Connect with needs Express understanding Look toward positive change Montoya
15 Benefits to NVC Fosters personal responsibility and engagementEliminates coercion—No more reward and punishment Leads to natural conflict resolution and safety Fulfills many basic human needs—autonomy, celebration, integrity, interdependence, play, spirit, and physical health Needs aren’t selfish
16 P E R M A Positive emotion—What a person feelsEngagement—Bond to concept or activity Relationships—Presence and interaction Meaning—Contributing to something more Accomplishment—Celebrating achievements Algebra can’t taste like chocolate ice cream. Law of diminished return or hedonic adaptation. Flow. Calling. Bliss. People multiply the human experience. Lots of variety—class, subculture, family, religion, the world Celebration, finishing for the sake of finish Examples.
17 Using One’s Highest Strengths to Meet One’s Highest ChallengesLove of Learning Kindness Forgiveness/Mercy Open-mindedness Integrity Vitality Leadership Perspective Creativity Bravery Humor Appreciation (Wonder, Awe) Fairness Humility Curiosity Power to Love and Be Loved Citizenship Hope Gratitude Prudence Spirituality Persistence Intelligence Self-regulation Self-maintaining Function amid dysfunction It will seem like a calling Identifying, shaping, and encouraging character
18 Resources www.CNVC.org https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Character strengths survey Positive psychology in education
19 Bibliography Rosenberg, M. (2003). Nonviolent communication a language of life (2nd ed.). Encinitas, CA: PuddleDancer Press. Seligman, M. (2011). Flourish. North Sydney, N.S.W.: Random House Australia.