Periagoge
Scenario

When community healing circles become complaint sessions

Our neighborhood started a talking circle after the break-ins but now it's turned into people airing grievances about whose kids are too loud and I don't know if this is healing or just sanctioned gossip.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The boundary between collective processing and social policing becomes dangerously thin when communities attempt restorative practices without clear intention.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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