Practicing the F word - Part 1
Explore the concepts of forgiveness and restoration through a reflective and interactive session focused on understanding anger, recognizing the impact of harm, and discovering pathways toward healing.
Through group discussions, mindfulness activities, practical exercises, and guided reflections, participants will explore the relationship between anger and forgiveness, the cycle of violence, and the steps involved in forgiveness and restoration. The session will also introduce practical approaches to seeing situations from new perspectives and making informed choices about forgiveness.
The webinar will conclude with an opportunity for questions, reflection, and discussion.
Time Zones
- 01:00 pm - 02:15 pm Eastern
- 11:00 am - 12:15 pm BC Time
About the presenter:
Lorna Lemay is a passionate and experienced peacebuilder who has spent many years in service to the community, building capacity and inspiring change. Many organizations have benefitted from Lorna’s leadership and support from community-based, to government, to a national healthcare organization. She is known for her dedication to consensus building, establishing trust and empowering people, along with recognition as a captivating key-note speaker and trainer.
She is an expert facilitator, training designer, business strategist, mediator and public relations/communicator with certifications that include the International Association of Public Participation, International Association of Facilitators, Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR), Ontario Coalition of Community Mediators and Community Mediation Ottawa.
Her philanthropy has taken many forms over the years as an advisor to the CICR Board, Co-founder & CEO of ForGiving ForRestoring Canada, Director of Community Mediation Ottawa, Chair of the Restorative Ottawa Community Collective and co-founder of a registered children’s charity, “Chance Foundation”.
