lateral violence to lateral kindness (LV2LK)
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
Lateral Violence can show up as gossip, rumours, exclusion, sabotage, and back-stabbing. These behaviours can damage trust, safety, relationships, and overall well-being within our workplaces and communities. Often, it is a sign that the culture has quietly shifted, and it’s time to address it, work through it together, and return to a place of respect, connection, and kindness. (Learn more about Lateral Violence and its impacts here.)
While the roots of Lateral Violence are deeply connected to the impacts of colonization and trauma, healing and change begin with awareness, understanding, and the choices we make together.
Our Lateral Violence to Lateral Kindness (LV2LK) workshops support individuals, teams, and communities in building healthier communication, strengthening relationships, and creating cultures grounded in respect, accountability, and Lateral Kindness.
Explore the workshops below to find the best fit for your team or community. All workshops are available both in-person and virtually and can be customized to meet your unique goals, needs, and experiences.
Lateral Violence to Lateral Kindness (LV2LK) Awareness workshop
This engaging one- or two-day interactive workshop includes:
Identification of where your group is today, and how you got there.
Exploration of the essential skills for lateral kindness, including:
Effective Communication
Conflict Resolution Skills
Navigating Power Dynamics
A process of self-reflection
And so much more!
This workshop brings a unique approach that supports growth and healing in different settings, offering insights that can be adapted to any workplace context, and includes:
Small-group breakout discussions: Participants will connect in smaller groups to share insights, brainstorm and build relationships.
Interactive tools: Use of a variety of facilitation tools and activities to keep participants engaged and ensure everyone has a voice in the conversation.
Reflection and sharing: Sharing circles, self-reflection exercises, and collaborative group activities that encourage learning from one another.
Worksheets and handouts: Participants will receive printed materials and activity sheets to support engagement throughout the workshop.
Our virtual workshop offers the same approach, with the following adaptations for an online setting:
Use of virtual collaboration tools such as whiteboards, chat, polls, and breakout rooms.
Digital materials will be shared in advance and made available for download during the session to support participation.
Contact us to learn more about our Awareness workshops.
Lateral Violence to Lateral Kindness (LV2LK) Train-the-Trainer workshop
Embarking on the journey to become an LV2LK workshop trainer reflects your desire to be a Community Leader and a Champion of Change.
This engaging and interactive workshop will allow you to:
Deepen your understanding of Lateral Violence, revisiting its root causes and impacts.
Responsively address current community dynamics, issues, and participant needs.
Foster a culture of empathy and collaboration, celebrating the resources and knowledge within your community.
Become a Lateral Kindness Advocate and Leader! Acquire the skills as a facilitator that will enable you to tailor the delivery and content to suit the unique needs of your community and/or organization.
Contact us to learn more about our Train-the-Trainer workshops.
Youth and Young Adult Leadership workshop: Lateral Kindness
We’d like to empower young leaders to create positive change in our community, schools, and workplaces.
Together, we’ll celebrate what makes each of us unique and build a future grounded in respect, kindness, and care in a space that’s safe, supportive, and fun.
This fun and interactive Leadership workshop is designed for Youth!
In this workshop, we’ll explore what it takes to create positive and supportive
group dynamics, including:
Communicating with confidence and clarity
Resolving conflicts in healthy ways
Navigating friendships and social dynamics
A chance to reflect on your own strengths and growth
Our goal is to give you real tools and insights to help you build stronger connections, handle tough situations with confidence, and create a culture of kindness and teamwork at school, with your friends, and in community spaces.
Ask us about our After-School and Summer Camp options.
Contact us to learn more about our Youth Workshops.