Past Events

Basic Workshop over 4 consecutive SATURDAYS: Saturday, January 12, 2018, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 19, 2018, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 26, 2018, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 2, 2018, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.   At the ECS Canon Barcus Community House in San Francisco 165 8th Street (at the corner with Natoma St.), 1st Floor, 94103; 3 Blocks from the Civic Center BART Station A $10 to $125 donation requested. No…

Sat. Jan 26, 2019 & Sun. Jan 27, 2019 Both Days 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  The Basic AVP Workshop is an intensive, two-day learning experience which teaches interpersonal conflict resolution skills through a series of step-by-step processes. These experiences in small groups and one-to-one interactions build a sense of community and trust through exercises focusing on: Affirmation — Building self esteem and trust. Communication — Improving both listening skills and assertive methods of expression. Cooperation — Developing cooperative attitudes that avoid competitive…

The AVP Basic Workshop The Basic AVP Workshop is an intensive, two-day learning experience which teaches interpersonal conflict resolution skills through a series of step-by-step processes. These experiences in small groups and one-to-one interactions build a sense of community and trust through exercises focusing on: Affirmation — Building self esteem and trust. Communication — Improving both listening skills and assertive methods of expression. Cooperation — Developing cooperative attitudes that avoid competitive conflicts. Creative Conflict Resolution — Getting in touch with the inner Transforming Power to resolve…

This workshop is the 2nd level (ADVANCED). You must complete a Basic Level workshop prior to taking this one. Join us in Bakersfield for this weekend workshop. Connect with others in community and let's explore AVP together.   Workshop Details: When: Saturday, February 23 &  Sunday February 24, 2019 Location: Community Service Organization (CSO) 1124 Baker St Bakersfield, CA 93305 Time: 8:30AM Light Breakfast / 9 AM Workshop starts, Lunch provided both days / Workshop ends at 5 PM Both…

Two Saturdays, March 9 & 16, 8:30 am -6:00 pm Berkeley  Friends Church, Berkeley, CA 1600 Sacramento Street (corner of Sacramento and Cedar) 2 blocks north of North Berkeley BART Parking available Snacks and lunch provided

$25-$150 April 6-April 7   8:30-5:00 Workshop will be held at 900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 $25-$150 Sliding scale fee. All welcome. NO ONE TURNED AWAY

Hero's Journey 5K Join us at the Los Angeles State Historic Park on April 20, 2019 for the Second Annual Hero's Journey 5k Run/Walk! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HERO COSTUME (Optional) We welcome runners and walkers of all levels and ages. Have a joyful experience with friends and family while supporting a good cause. Kids Mile Run (12 And Below) $20 5K Run/Walk $40 Virtual Run $40 All Runners Receive T-shirt(pre-registered only) Custom Medal (guaranteed to the first 500 runners) Top…

$25-$150 May 18-May 19   8:30-5:00 Saturday will be held at 2012 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Sunday will be held at 900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara 93105 $25-$150 Sliding scale fee. All welcome. NO ONE TURNED AWAY.

Please see the AVP USA Annual Gathering website here for more information. AVP CA will hold a 3-hr meeting, 12:30-3:30 pm on May 26, as there will be no AVP CA Fall Gathering this year. We hope to see you in Oakland!

$25-$150 June 1- June 2   8:30-5:00 Workshop will be held at 900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.  $25-$150 Sliding scale fee.  All welcome.  NO ONE TURNED AWAY.

Join us for this 2 Day weekend experiential workshop with the Bakersfield community.   Saturday June 22nd  & Sunday June 23rd Workshop Starts at 9am - 5pm Light Breakfast at 8:30am & Lunch provided both days.   Suggested donation $20 -120  **Scholarships are available   Registration Link Below   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-workshop-on-creative-conflict-resolution-avp-bakersfield-tickets-61604619074

This 2-day workshop will be held in Palmdale, CA. Sept 14 & 15 8:30am - 5:00pm 1129 E. Ave R4, Palmdale, CA Pre registration is required. Contact:  Diana Couch avpav@aol.com 661-942-3025

THIS 2 DAY WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD IN PALMDALE,CA 1129 E AVE R4, PALMDALE   8:30AM - 5:00PM FEE IS SLIDING SCALE $20-50.  NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS. DONUTS/COFFEE INCLUDED.

What: A standard 18 hour basic workshop with Gatherings, exercises, and light and lovelies from the Basic Manual When?  3 sequential Saturdays:  October 12, 19, 26 What time? 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (snacks and lunch included) Where?  Berkeley Friends Church at the corner of Cedar and Sacramento (2 blocks from BART) in Berkeley, California Cost? Sliding scale from $35.00 to $100.00.  No one turned away for lack of funds Register?  email:  avpbaybridge@gmail.com or leave a message for Amy at…

This 2-day workshop will be held in Palmdale, CA. Sept 14 & 15 8:30am - 5:00pm 1129 E. Ave R4, Palmdale, CA Fee is $20-50 sliding scale.  You will receive your own Basic Manual Contact:  Diana Couch avpav@aol.com 661-942-3025

Saturday December 14th, 2019 - Sunday December 15th, 2019   8AM - 5PM Both Days Local Coordinator - Cathy Clark Kernavp@gmail.com 661-565-0949   Registration Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-level-interactive-learning-community-circle-tickets-83035815359

The Alternatives to Violence Project (Los Angeles) is hosting THREE basic workshops in the months of December and January. Each workshop is FREE. Each online workshop takes place over one month in a series of 4 or 8 mini-sessions. These workshops also include anonymous participation in a research study on the effectiveness of AVP, and ask that you complete two questionnaires at the beginning and end of the workshop (this time is built into the workshop schedule), with the option of participating in…

We have planned ongoing ninety minute mini workshops every Thursday evening, as a way for people to be in AVP community and for facilitators to get Zoom facilitation practice. We adapt regular AVP exercises and are also experimenting with new exercises working through this digital medium. This is open and welcoming to people new to AVP, though with the facilitation practice and exercise experimentation there will be times when wonderful troubleshooting Zoom opportunities abound. Send an email to nkleban@gmail.com for…

BASIC workshop offered via ZOOM by AVP-Antelope Valley    6pm - 8:30pm   All times are PST Mon & Wed  throughout February      No workshop on MLK 2/15/21 Participants must complete all 7 sessions to received a "Certificate of Completion"

  Peaceful Relationships   We all seek them...and yet conflict is a natural and inevitable part of everyday life. Destructive conflict can start with disappointments, irritations and frustrations. Unresolved conflict is one of the roots of violence. It is possible to learn new ways of handling differences. AVP workshops are for everyone seeking harmony in their work, family and community relationships.    Prerequisite:  Completed Basic Workshop Thur.  Mar 18  5pm –8pm PST Sat.     Mar 20 1pm –5pm PST Sun.    Mar…

Peaceful Relationships We all seek them...and yet conflict is a natural and inevitable part of everyday life. Destructive conflict can start with disappointments, irritations and frustrations. Unresolved conflict is one of the roots of violence. It is possible to learn new ways of handling differences. AVP workshops are for everyone seeking harmony in their work, family and community relationships.    Prerequisite:  Completed Basic Workshop Thur.  Mar 18  5pm –8pm PST Sat.     Mar 20 1pm –5pm PST Sun.    Mar 21 1pm…

AVP Basic Virtual Workshop #3 Peaceful Relationships We all seek them...and yet conflict is a natural and inevitable part of everyday life. Destructive conflict can start with disappointments, irritations and frustrations. Unresolved conflict is one of the roots of violence. It is possible to learn new ways of handling differences. AVP workshops are for everyone seeking harmony in their work, family and community relationships. Fri,  Feb 19  5pm – 8pm PST Sat.  Feb 20  8am – noon PST    Sun. Feb…

AVP Special Topic Workshop: Restorative Justice Practices, March 2021 scheduled for 3 Saturdays in March 3/6, 3/13 and 3/20. Restorative Justice Practices are trending in the U.S. and many parts of the world, and they intersect with Alternatives to Violence Project values and practices in many ways. A central part of the workshop will involve answering and asking questions of each other during structured exercises. This practice of asking and answering restorative-oriented questions is central in Restorative Justice conferencing and Compassionate…

Peaceful Relationships We all seek them...and yet conflict is a natural and inevitable part of everyday life. Destructive conflict can start with disappointments, irritations and frustrations. Unresolved conflict is one of the roots of violence. It is possible to learn new ways of handling differences. AVP workshops are for everyone seeking harmony in their work, family and community relationships. AVP Advanced workshop #4 Prerequisite:  Complete a Basic Workshop Mon & Wed throughout Mar.   6pm-8:30pm PST Mar. 8, 10, 15, 17,…

Peaceful Relationships We all seek them...and yet conflict is a natural and inevitable part of everyday life. Destructive conflict can start with disappointments, irritations and frustrations. Unresolved conflict is one of the roots of violence. It is possible to learn new ways of handling differences. AVP workshops are for everyone seeking harmony in their work, family and community relationships. Prerequisite:  Must have completed a Basic and an Advanced workshop Fri.  Mar 12   5pm—8pm  PST Sat.  Mar 13   8am—5pm  PST Sun.…

Advanced workshop - Prerequisite Basic Workshop Must be able to access via zoom both video and auto.  Prefer computer, laptop, tablet Workshop #7 Advanced Thurs. March 18  5pm - 8pm pst Sat & Sun Mar 20 & 21 - 1pm - 5pm pst Sat & Sun Mar 27 & 28 - 1pm - 5pm pst Must complete all 5 sessions to receive a certificate.

Peaceful Relationships We all seek them...and yet conflict is a natural and inevitable part of everyday life. Destructive conflict can start with disappointments, irritations and frustrations. Unresolved conflict is one of the roots of violence. It is possible to learn new ways of handling differences. AVP workshops are for everyone seeking harmony in their work, family and community relationships. Fri,  Mar 19  5pm – 8pm PST Sat.  Mar 20  8am – noon PST    Sun. Mar 21  8am – noon PST…

Workshop #8   BASIC  MON & WED  Apr 5-28 8 Sessions Mon 5pm – 7:30pm pdt Wed 5pm - 7:30pm pdt