Peacemaker Trainer Certification
Restorative Conflict Resolution Model
About the Peacemaker Trainer Certification
Peacemaker Trainer Certification is a train-the-trainer course that takes place via Zoom. A school team of two staff members learns how to build a school-wide, peer-based restorative model of conflict resolution that students then use to work through problems and conflict.
The program lasts two semesters, starting with three core sessions as part of either our fall or winter cohort for the year, followed by monthly coaching sessions.
From start to finish, school teams receive nine months of support. Beyond the training with the Soul Shoppe team, the program also includes digital course access and all Peacemaker supplies for your school.
Student Peacemakers
After completing the three core sessions, the school team launches a team of student Peacemakers (grades 3–5), who learn essential communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to keep peace on their playground. Student Peacemakers receive six hours of training in our peer-based restorative practice model, learning how to:
- Express feelings and needs
- Go deeper than “I’m sorry” by using compassion and empathy
- Make decisions and de-escalate conflict
- Work as a team
- Be a leader in their community
Proud Student Peacemakers
About the Peacemaker Program
Student & Teacher Responses
Student Response
Teacher Response
Schools find that within weeks of their Peacemaker team being active on the playground, they see:
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Increased student responsibility
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Increased safety across campus
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Less need for adult involvement in minor conflicts
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A more inclusive and positive school culture
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When's the next training?
The next dates are:
Cohort 12 — Fall 2024
Virtual Training
Tuesdays, 4–6 pm PT
Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8
On-going Training & Coaching
Tuesdays, 4–5 pm PT
Oct 15, Nov 19, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20
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Cohort 13 — Winter 2025
Virtual Training
Tuesdays, 4–6 pm PT
Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11
On-going Training & Coaching
Tuesdays, 4–5 pm PT
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20
What supplies are included in the training?
Supplies included are:
- 1 Vinyl Peace Path
- 10 Peace Keys on Rings (for students)
- 10 Peacemaker Vests (for students)
- 5 Peace Keys on Lanyards (for teachers)
- Tool Posters (set of 30)
- Tool Cards (set of 100)
Returning Schools (Year 2 and beyond) receive 3 additional sets of Tool Posters and 10 additional Peace Keys
What's Soul Shoppe’s “Peace Path?”
Soul Shoppe’s Peace Path is a step-by-step conflict resolution model used on playgrounds across the world.
The Peace Path to peace gives visual cues for a seven-step restorative process that students move through for peace. Each person gets to talk about how they feel, say what they need, listen and be heard, take responsibility for their part and finally, offer forgiveness and be forgiven.