A Restorative Summer - Upcoming Opportunities from OPHD's Center for Restorative Practices
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:17amTO: All SSU Employees
FR: Julie Vivas, J.D., Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution
The OPHD Center for Restorative Practices invites you to participate in a variety of engaging summer programs designed to support community building, restorative wellness, professional growth, conflict navigation, and meaningful connection.
Whether you are interested in restorative practices, personal well-being, or strengthening workplace relationships, we hope you will join us this summer.
Please visit the OPHD website to sign up, or simply walk in to any session. All events, except for Restorative Reset Fridays, will be held in the OPHD Learning Center on the second floor of International Hall.
We look forward to spending the summer with you.
JUNE
Revitalize Series: Intro to Be Well Wednesdays
Wednesday, June 10 | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Join us for this introductory gathering focused on employee restorative wellness, encouragement, and community support. Following this introduction, Be Well Wednesdays will continue monthly beginning in August.
Summer Conflict Navigator Series
A three-part series exploring restorative practices for building community and navigating workplace challenges.
- The Art of the Circle — Day 1
Monday, June 22 | 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Discover how to build campus community through connection and collaboration while learning the foundational structure of circles. - Navigating the Friction — Day 2
Tuesday, June 23 | 11:00 a.m.–Noon
An interactive session providing tools to manage workplace disruptions and everyday tension while keeping collaborative communication open. - Restorative Conferencing & Repair — Day 3
Wednesday, June 24 | 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Learn how to facilitate collaborative ownership of interpersonal disruptions through agreements and path-forward planning.
JULY
- Finding Your Well — Session 1
Monday, July 13 | Noon–12:45 p.m.
Explore practical ways to replenish and sustain yourself amidst workplace demands. - Defining Your Good — Session 2
Monday, July 20 | Noon–12:45 p.m.
Focus on self-awareness, resilience, and defining your personal standards for healthy boundaries. - Embracing Your Greatness — Session 3
Monday, July 27 | Noon–12:45 p.m.
Conclude the Restoring Your Well series by exploring strategies to sustain personal growth and fully embrace your strengths.
Restoring Your Well Series
An experiential series focused on personal wellness, resilience, and growth.
Revitalize Series: Intro to Be Well Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 15 | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
A second opportunity to experience this introductory wellness gathering before the monthly series launches in August.
C.A.R.E. & Community Series
A four-workshop reflective series centered on cultivating restorative workplace values.
- Compassion — Day 1
Monday, July 20 | 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Cultivate compassion for yourself and your colleagues within the campus environment. - Advocacy — Day 2
Tuesday, July 21 | 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Examine how advocacy supports a restorative workplace and empowers respectful action. - Responsibility — Day 3
Wednesday, July 22 | 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Explore how personal and collective ownership strengthens professional teams. - Encouragement — Day 4
Thursday, July 23 | 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Discover how uplifting peer support contributes to a positive campus climate.
Revitalize Series: Inaugural Restorative Reset Fridays
Friday, July 24 | Noon–12:45 p.m. [Zoom]
Take a restorative break with gentle, chair-based movement designed to ease physical tension and refresh your mind.
AUGUST
Revitalize Series: Be Well Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 5 | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Join our monthly community circle dedicated to restorative wellness, encouragement, and support for campus employees.
Summer Conflict Navigator Half-Day Training
Wednesday, August 12 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
A comprehensive afternoon training exploring restorative practices for community building, de-escalation, workplace communication, conflict navigation, and collaborative repair. This is a repeat of our June offering and will include the Art of the Circle, Navigating the Friction, and Restorative Conferencing.
Revitalize Series: Introduction to Restorative Reset Fridays
Friday, August 14 | Noon–12:45 p.m. [Zoom]
Experience a virtual wellness break featuring gentle, chair-based restorative movement to restore focus and promote healthy body alignment. Following this introduction, Restorative Reset Fridays will continue monthly beginning in September.