Become a trauma-informed leader with the STAR training!

The STAR Training teaches best practices to strengthen the capacity of caregivers, community activists and organizers, leaders, and organizations.

It helps you understand and address psychological trauma, break cycles of victimhood and violence, and build resilience with restorative justice strategies.

It is a 38-hour, multi-day evidence-based trauma awareness, resilience, and restorative justice training with a 20+ year reputation of national and international success.

STAR Schedule
Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, June 26, 2024: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, June 27, 2024: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, June 28, 2024: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 29, 2024: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location
In the Twin Cities Metro Area
(Exact location to be determined)

Price
Early registration fee is $995 (ends May 31)
CE Credits are available for an additional fee.
Scholarships are also available: Apply here.

Join us at STAR and…
  • Learn, explore, and share language and resources about resilience and trauma – definitions, causes/ origins, diverse impact on bodies, brain, beliefs, and behaviors.
  • Understand out trauma responses can contribute to cycles of violence at different levels: self, relationships, organizations, communities, nations, the Earth.
  • Identify and practice tools to strengthen resilience and break free from cycles of violence at personal and collective levels.
Deepen commitment to self-care and collective care as core practices for (re)generating healthy power amidst vulnerability and uncertain

​STAR was created at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA and has been sponsored in Minnesota by the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute since June 2010.
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STAR Training Facilitator:
Crixell Shell, MS, Executive Director of Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute, Lead STAR Trainer, Coming to the Table Racial Healing Talking Circle Lead Facilitator, and Rule 114 Community Mediator
​Can't commit to the five-day training? Explore our STAR-Lite Training, offering a condensed experience for those eager to begin their journey.

Cost
The cost for the STAR training ranges from $995 - $1100. To request group discounts or scholarship assistance to attend STAR, please request a scholarship application from [email protected] 

​CE Credits
This training meets the criteria for 38 CE hours according to the Minnesota and Wisconsin professional licensing boards for Counseling, Social Work, and Psychology and the Minnesota professional licensing boards for Nurses and Teachers. Licensed professionals from other states, provinces and territories are responsible for consulting with their professional licensing boards to ensure reciprocity for continuing education credit for this training.

​Also Available by Contract Arrangement
This training is also  available for contract arrangements with organizations, community groups, educational institutions, and corporations.
For additional information and questions, please contact the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute.