Northcentral Pennsylvania Alternatives to Violence Project (NCPAAVP) will be offering a weekend workshop March 22-24 at Northway Presbyterian Church, 1520 Northway Road, Williamsport.

Are you seeking to nonviolently resolve conflicts? Do you want support and encouragement? Do you want to give support and encouragement to others? And do you want to do this while having fun and learning? This AVP workshop is designed to refine our skills in nonviolent resolution to conflict. Sign up for personal growth or as a first step to becoming a facilitator of future workshops, in the community, in schools, in prisons and other situations where conflict arises.

AVP, a nonsectarian and nonpolitical nonprofit, has held workshops for over 40 years in over 50 countries, in communities, schools and prisons. Recognizing that community building is facilitated when people learn from and about each other, exercises involve one-on-one sharing, cooperative small group activities, and open-ended role-plays. Many individuals have found them life changing — helping in areas such as self-esteem and empowerment, reflection and values clarification, community building and relationships, communication and leadership skills, and deescalating conflict and reaching consensus. One participant from a workshop last year in Williamsport said, “This is a positive experience that would grow you to become a leader, while seeing others grow. The interactive experience visually shows you how a supportive community is formed!”

The AVP workshop will be held March 22-24, Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, and on Sunday 1-6pm. Lunch will be provided on Saturday, snacks and beverages will be available throughout, transportation and child care are available if requested.

Donations will be accepted. Pre-registration required for planning purposes.

To register or for more info, find “AVP Workshop Williamsport” on Eventbrite.com, email ncpaavp@gmail.com, or call 570-971-9509.