High School Programs

High school students encounter increasingly complex conflicts involving relationships, leadership roles, academic pressures, and digital communication. At this stage, students benefit from learning skills that prepare them for adulthood, including navigating difficult conversations, taking responsibility for mistakes, and repairing harm within their communities. These programs help students strengthen leadership abilities, develop accountability, and build communication skills that extend beyond school into college, workplaces, and personal relationships.

Restorative Circles (Grades 9–12)

Restorative circles provide a structured space for students to discuss challenges, reflect on their actions, and rebuild relationships after conflict or harm occurs. The process encourages open dialogue while promoting accountability, empathy, and understanding among participants.

Circles may be used proactively to strengthen community within a classroom or team, or responsively to address tension or incidents that have affected a group.

Peer Mediation Training (Grades 7–12)

Peer mediation programs prepare students to support their classmates in resolving everyday conflicts before they escalate. Selected student mediators learn how to guide structured conversations between peers while remaining neutral and respectful.

Students are trained to help their classmates talk through disagreements, identify underlying concerns, and explore possible solutions together. The process promotes leadership, empathy, and problem-solving while helping schools reduce minor disciplinary referrals.

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  • This workshop teaches students how to approach challenging conversations in a respectful and thoughtful way. Many conflicts escalate because people avoid addressing problems until emotions are already high. Students learn practical steps for initiating conversations, expressing concerns clearly, and listening to others’ perspectives without immediately becoming defensive.

    Topics include preparing for difficult conversations, managing emotional reactions, setting boundaries, and finding solutions that allow relationships to continue.

    Typical format:
    Length: 60–75 minutes
    Frequency: One workshop or two-session series

  • Older high school students benefit from learning how conflict appears in adult environments. This workshop prepares students for situations they will likely encounter in college dorms, workplaces, and internships.

    Students explore how to handle disagreements with roommates, communicate with supervisors or professors, and address problems before they escalate. The workshop emphasizes self-advocacy, respectful communication, and problem-solving strategies that support independence.

    Typical format:
    Length: 60–75 minutes
    Frequency: One workshop

  • Many middle and high school conflicts originate in group chats, social media posts, or misunderstandings through text messages. This program helps students understand how digital communication can intensify conflict and how to navigate online disagreements responsibly.

    Students examine how tone and context can be misinterpreted online, how rumors and screenshots can escalate conflict, and how to pause before responding to emotionally charged messages. The workshop also explores strategies for setting boundaries and responding thoughtfully in digital spaces.

    Typical format:
    Length: 60–90 minutes
    Frequency: One workshop or two-session series

  • Athletic teams and student organizations frequently experience tension around leadership, accountability, and communication. This workshop focuses on building healthier communication patterns within teams so that disagreements can be addressed constructively.

    Students explore how conflict affects group dynamics and how leaders can guide conversations that strengthen trust within teams. The session includes practical tools for giving feedback, managing tension between teammates, and resolving disagreements without damaging team cohesion.

    Typical format:
    Length: 60–90 minutes
    Frequency: One workshop or two-session series