TBN #52
Basics of Restorative Questioning
Hey friend,
Have you been harmed recently? If so, you may be entitled to healing.
So, let’s catch up…
Last time we connected about nonviolent communication (NVC). This week I’m sharing how to use restorative questioning as another skill for your inclusive communication toolkit.
Restorative questions are the questions practitioners use in restorative practice and restorative justice approaches. Restorative practice is derived from indigenous communities where there is a proactive effort to strengthen connections within communities. This is related to, yet different, from restorative justice which is a reactive approach to addressing harm within communities and holding those responsible for harm, accountable. Both approaches take skill, time, and practice to develop and implement effectively.
Since we’re friends, I’m sharing the basic version so you can start implementing restorative questioning into your daily life today:
Questions for the person that caused the harm:
Can you tell me what happened?
What were you thinking and feeling, at the time, that led you to do that?
Who do you think has been affected by your actions?
What do you need to do to make the situation right or better?
Questions for the person that was impacted by the harm:
Can you tell me what happened?
What do you think of the situation? How did this make you feel?
What impact has this interaction had on you?
What do you think needs to happen to make things right or better?
TLDR: When witness harm being done, you can utilize restorative questions to address and ultimately, resolve the situation.
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WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
“Why Diversity And Inclusion Remain Important In Beauty Marketing”
"Wisconsin Assembly passes constitutional amendment to limit diversity efforts”
“Anti-DEI Efforts Are the Latest Attack on Racial Equity and Free Speech”
Important dates:
Nirvana Day - February 15
National Caregivers Day - February 16
Magha Puja Day - February 16
Presidents' Day - February 19
Family Day (Canada) - February 19
World Day of Social Justice - February 20
Makha Bucha Day - February 24
HOMEWORK: abbott elementary
Mood Booster for the Week 🎶: Standing Next to You by Jung Kook and Usher
What I’m Watching: Abbott Elementary (Season 3), of course!
What I’m Reading 📚: Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
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