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Conflict Transformation Through Restorative Principles for Meaningful Progress

Conflict Transformation Through Restorative Principles for Meaningful Progress explores the art of addressing conflict as an opportunity for growth and positive change. Rooted in restorative practices, this session provides actionable strategies to foster understanding, repair relationships, and build stronger, more cohesive communities or teams. Participants will engage with principles that empower individuals to transform challenges into meaningful progress, enhancing collaboration and trust in personal and professional settings.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define and understand conflict
• Understand Restorative Principles: Gain insight into the foundational concepts of restorative practices and how they contribute to conflict transformation.
• Identify Growth Opportunities in Conflict: Learn to reframe conflict as a catalyst for progress and development.
• Apply Practical Strategies: Utilize tools and techniques to address and resolve conflicts constructively in various contexts.​

 Presented bySeya Lumeya

Seya Lumeya serves as the Director of Climate and Culture at California State University, Chico, where he leads conflict resolution training for campus leadership and facilitates climate assessments to foster a safer and more inclusive university environment. With over a decade of experience in restorative justice and mediation, Seya has held roles such as Director of Adaptive Dispute Resolution at Fresno Pacific University and Mediation Juvenile Court Director at the Community Justice Center.​​

In addition to his leadership positions, Seya has been an Adjunct Professor at Fresno Pacific University since 2019, teaching courses on Restorative Justice and Mediation. His expertise in conflict transformation and restorative processes has helped advance community safety and shared responsibility through evidence-based practices and collaborative solutions.

Seya brings a wealth of experience to the field, having dedicated his career to promoting healing, accountability, and cultural transformation in both academic and community settings.​

All CSU staff and faculty are invited to attend this free webcast training!

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