What other people say and do affects us constantly, whether they are family, friends, neighbours or colleagues. These relationships can be wonderful. They can also be difficult, confusing, stressful and tiring.
Let’s Talk can help. Everyone in this Frome community group has had some simple training in Restorative Conversations and learned some skills which have made a big difference.
They have a free printed toolkit which explains some of those skills so that you can use them too. They might help you change a difficult conversation into a useful one, or help you work through something worrying with a family member or a neighbour.
“The principles behind restorative justice is that it’s restoring something, about letting people express their emotions and having their voice heard. It’s about bringing a sense of closure and repair to difficult situations.
They also offer a free short introductory workshop in these essential tools (see details below for upcoming workshops). If you’re experiencing something a little more complicated in your neighbourhood, organisation or community group, get in touch. We might be able to support you with some facilitated meetings to help move a stuck situation forward.
If you’re interested in joining the group or finding out more, please email Hannah Stopford, Frome Town Council’s Community Development Officer, at hstopford@frometowncouncil.gov.uk.
Listen to the Let’s Talk podcast – September 2024.
Forthcoming dates
Let’s Talk – Introductory workshops
Open practice sessions
