Using Talking Circles to Nurture Communication and Understanding Across Divides

Fri 4 PM | River

Scott Bass

Talking Circles are a simple process for creating a brave space for all to speak, be heard, be valued & listen deeply. Circles have been used for centuries to build community, resolve conflicts & nurture connections. You are invited to experience a Talking Circle & learn how you might use this process back home. Bring yourself, what is stirring for you at WGF, & whatever else is on your mind & take advantage of this opportunity to encounter your best self in relationship with others. Scott Bass has more than a decade of experience with Circles & brings extensive experience as a group facilitator & as a therapist with individuals, couples & families. He is passionate about building a more just, compassionate & whole world by cultivating sacred connections. Scott provides therapy, consulting with groups to build community & nurture inclusivity, does public speaking & group facilitation, & works with a North Carolina nonprofit to enhance services for those harmed by violence.

Scott Bass

Scott Bass is passionate about building a more just, compassionate and whole world. Scott lives in Raleigh, North Carolina where he works as a family therapist and also offers spiritual direction, coaching, workshops, retreats and consulting. Current projects include working with a non-profit to deepen inclusivity and working with a faith community to nurture meaningful communication about racial and political differences. Scott also works as Director of Victim Services for the nonprofit North Carolina Victim Assistance Network. He is a passionate advocate for Restorative Justice Practices, such as Circle Processes. He is married to Marcelle Clowes. They have 15-year-old twin humans and two cats.

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Sessions:
172 Talking Circles: Nurturing Communication Across Divides

Tyrone Greenlee

Tyrone Greenlee is an Asheville native. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a community activist who currently serves on the boards of Just Economics of Western North Carolina, Green Opportunities, and Hands and Feet of Asheville. Tyrone has volunteered for many years with the Building Bridges of Asheville organization. He has formerly served on the boards of The Mediation Center, The Asheville City Schools Foundation, The North Carolina Stage Company, and the Western North Carolina AIDS Project. Tyrone works as a mentor and mediator at the Francine Delany New School for Children Charter School in Asheville. He also serves as the Director of Christians for a United Community, a coalition of churches which has worked to dismantle racism and the disparities caused by racism for over ten years in the Asheville Community. Tyrone is also a member of the New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church where he serves as a member of the Deacons, Youth and Music Ministries.

Sessions:
172 Talking Circles: Nurturing Communication Across Divides

Tamara Hanna

Tamara is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist through the Grief Recovery Institute. Her passion is to help people through grief, loss, change, transitions: LIFE.

Sessions:
172 Talking Circles: Nurturing Communication Across Divides

Session #172