Dancing With the Energy of Conflict and Trauma: Letting Go, Finding Peace In Families, Communities, & Nations

Mark Umbreit

Feb 2024 · Wipf and Stock Publishers

About this ebook

Drawing upon real-life stories from his extensive restorative justice work in many countries and cultures, Dr. Mark Umbreit illuminates the power we all have to make profound shifts in the troubles that rob our lives of zest, joy, meaning, and fulfillment. Using personal stories of anguish, trauma, and woundedness, Umbreit demonstrates again and again how he and others have transformed the toxicity of violation into its life-giving properties through restorative practices and facilitated dialogue.

About the author

Dr. Mark Umbreit has served as a facilitator, peacemaker, trainer, teacher, researcher, and author of numerous books and articles. He is a Professor Emeritus and founding Director (1994) of the Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota, School of Social Work (which was the first academically-based restorative justice center in the global community, most recently having been transferred to the Duluth campus). Mark has conducted training seminars and lectures throughout the world in more than 29 countries. He also serves on the faculty of the Center for Spirituality & Healing in the Academic Health Center at the University of Minnesota, teaching courses on Peacebuilding & Mindfulness, and Forgiveness & Healing.