CircleCraft™ Conflict Circles: Pre-Circle Assessment & Preparation Training
Pre-circle preparation training for safer, more effective conflict resolution.
A practical conflict resolution training that helps facilitators assess incidents, prepare participants, and lead one-on-one pre-circle meetings with skill and confidence.
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Key benefits
✔ Learn what to do when a conflict is first brought forward
✔ Design safe and inclusive pre-circle meetings for each participant
✔ Build confidence using restorative questions and listening skills
Quick Facts About CircleCraft™ Conflict Circles: Pre-Circle Assessment & Preparation Training
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This course is available in:
Live Online Format - We facilitate the course on Zoom.
Live Onsite Format - We come to your office or training space, bring everything needed for a memorable experience, and facilitate the session
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Live Onsite | Live Online - 4 hours- 6 hours
Can be delivered in multiple parts
Can be condensed
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Program Leaders
Teachers
Principals
Staff
Supervisors
Managers
Leadership
Any person on your team who works with others or people in the community.
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Recommended Group Sizes
25-30 per training (recommended)
We offer smaller group and single person live onsite & live online trainings
We offer large group trainings onsite and online from 100+ people
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Optional Certificate of Completion for live onsite and live online,
What CircleCraft™ Conflict Circles: Pre-Circle Assessment & Preparation Training Teaches
CircleCraft™ Conflict Circles: Pre-Circle Assessment & Preparation is a practical conflict resolution training that teaches participants what to do from the moment they are asked to address a conflict. Participants learn how to assess an incident and design individualized pre-circle meetings before bringing people together.
The training explores each part of the pre-circle assessment and preparation process, including why every step matters when creating a safe, inclusive, and brave space. Participants learn how to help people process what happened, reflect on impact, and identify what they need to move forward or make things right.
Using the CircleCraft™ Conflict Circles Design Guide, participants plan pre-circle meetings and practice facilitating them through modeled role-plays. They strengthen restorative communication skills such as open-ended questions, paraphrasing for content and feeling, and reflective listening.
Pillar 1: Assess the Conflict
Understand the incident, participants, and considerations shaping the process.
Pillar 2: Prepare Each Person
Design individualized meetings that support honesty, safety, and readiness.
Pillar 3: Facilitate with Skill
Practice restorative questions, paraphrasing, and reflective listening.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the purpose and significance of each step in the pre-circle assessment and preparation process.
Assess important information and considerations before beginning a restorative conflict process.
Design individualized pre-circle meetings using limited but relevant conflict information.
Use restorative questions and reflective listening to help participants process conflict and impact.
Demonstrate greater confidence facilitating one-on-one pre-circle preparation meetings.
Tools Participants Learn
Participants leave with practical tools including:
The incident assessment process
The CircleCraft™ Conflict Circles Design Guide
Individualized pre-circle meeting plans
Restorative and open-ended questions
Paraphrasing, reflective listening, and emotion-processing skills
Who is CircleCraft™ Conflict Circles: Pre-Circle Assessment & Preparation for?
This training is Ideal For
• Employees and frontline staff
• Supervisors and managers
• HR and training leaders
• Cross-functional teams
• School staff and public service employees
• Social workers and service coordinators
Available Training Formats
Live Online Training
Facilitated workshop delivered via Zoom.
Live Onsite Training
Facilitated workshop delivered in person at your site.
Each option can be customized for your team.
Testimonials
“This training gave me a clear process for what to do before bringing people together. I now feel much more prepared to assess a conflict, meet with each person, and determine what they need to move forward.”
HR Manager“The role-play and coaching were especially valuable. I practiced asking restorative questions, paraphrasing emotions, and creating space for someone to reflect without rushing them toward a solution.”
School Administrator
“We often focused so much on the circle itself that we underestimated the preparation required. This training showed us how thoughtful pre-circle meetings can create greater safety, honesty, and readiness for everyone involved.”
Program Director
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Hours
Monday–Friday
7am–7pm Pacific Standard Time
Phone
(510) 470-5290
Location
Oakland, California | & Your City!