Level II Training

Level II STAR training is a five-day workshop held in Harrisonburg, Va., at Eastern Mennonite University. It is designed for people who have attended STAR Level I and wish to delve further into the topics of trauma, restorative justice, peacebuilding and spirituality through application of the principles to specific case studies. This training is taught by the faculty and staff of EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding.

At the end of the training, participants will be able to share STAR concepts and model in presentations and short workshops in their communities.

The STAR Level II training is designed to provide an opportunity to review and build on STAR Level I; introduce additional strategies and practices for trauma awareness and resilience; and connect these learnings to the needs of a given population.

Workshop topics include:

• Reviewing, and building on STAR I frameworks, including the victim experience, cycles of violence, and processes and skills for breaking cycles of violence (informally know as “the snail model”)
• Re-envisioning these frameworks in light of the particular needs of a given population: youth, returning veterans, post-disaster survivors, those affected by historical harm, etc.
• Introducing and practicing additional bio-psycho-social-spiritual activities and tools that build individual and collective resilience in a given population
• Developing a presentation or workshop to use STAR materials in your context

Admission Criteria

• Attended STAR Level I training and demonstrated the ability to work in a group and in a multi-faith setting
• Involved in working with trauma, conflict, or security situations
• Applied STAR concepts personally or professionally for a minimum of 5-6 months since completion of STAR I training and want additional training to more confidently share if in their organization or community
• Able to attend the entire week

General Information

• The training seminar begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday and ends as 12 p.m. on Friday
• Licensed counseling professionals (USA) can earn continuing education hours for the training. The EMU MA in Counseling Program will issue the CE Hours certificates through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), provider #4488. The total cost of CEs from NBCC is $10. Continuing Education Units (CEU) are also available for the training from the EMU Provost’s office. The total cost of CEUs from EMU is $30. Continuing education hours are also available through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, provider #5154, for MFT, LCSW, LEP and LPCC licensure requirements in California. Please contact for more information!
  *Register early to ensure your place in the training

The course fee for STAR is $899.00 which does not include lodging, meals, and transportation.

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