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Episode 215: Restorative Practice

By Laura and Matt Grundler, posted on May 1, 2025

What exactly are Restorative Practices, and how do these actions support, encourage, and build relationships? How can they be used to build resilience and cope with adversity? As scholars, artists, educators, and authors, Lisa Kay, Beverley Johns, and Donalyn Heise possess decades of experience implementing restorative practices in the field of education. In this episode, they join the Creativity Department to delve into how these approaches can build strong classroom communities, support students’ emotional needs, and create brave spaces for creative expression. Drawing from research and classroom experience, the guests share practical strategies for fostering empathy, working with trauma, and encouraging reflection in creative environments.


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