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Drawing upon real-life stories from his extensive restorative justice work in many countries and cultures, Dr. Mark Umbreit illuminates the power we all have to make profound shifts in the troubles that rob our lives of zest, joy, meaning, and fulfillment. Using personal stories of anguish, trauma, and woundedness, Umbreit demonstrates again and again how he and others have transformed the toxicity of violation into its life-giving properties through restorative practices and facilitated dialogue.

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"""Dancing With the Energy of Conflict and Trauma is a gift to all, as Mark shares his own personal journey through life, conflict and growth."" Janine P. Geske (retired WI Supreme Court Justice), Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Marquette University Law School Restorative Justice Initiative ""Dr. Umbreit writes with passion about the role of energy in conflict, trauma, and healing. His book is a must read for everyone who cares about building and preserving a peaceful coexistence with others and with the self at a very deep level."" Kifah Abdi, Survivor of Torture ""Mark shares many stories of courage and strength from within his own life and those he has worked with in numerous states and countries, stories that are grounded in a transformative journey of the soul in the midst of tremendous conflict and even trauma for many."" Gary Ten Bear, Substance Abuse Counselor, Sun Dancer ""Dancing With the Energy of Conflict and Trauma is a gift to all, as Mark shares his own personal journey through life, conflict and growth."" Janine P. Geske (retired WI Supreme Court Justice), Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Marquette University Law School Restorative Justice Initiative ""Dr. Umbreit writes with passion about the role of energy in conflict, trauma, and healing. His book is a must read for everyone who cares about building and preserving a peaceful coexistence with others and with the self at a very deep level."" Kifah Abdi, Survivor of Torture ""Mark shares many stories of courage and strength from within his own life and those he has worked with in numerous states and countries, stories that are grounded in a transformative journey of the soul in the midst of tremendous conflict and even trauma for many."" Gary Ten Bear, Substance Abuse Counselor, Sun Dancer"

"""Dancing With the Energy of Conflict and Trauma is a gift to all, as Mark shares his own personal journey through life, conflict and growth."" Janine P. Geske (retired WI Supreme Court Justice), Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Marquette University Law School Restorative Justice Initiative ""Dr. Umbreit writes with passion about the role of energy in conflict, trauma, and healing. His book is a must read for everyone who cares about building and preserving a peaceful coexistence with others and with the self at a very deep level."" Kifah Abdi, Survivor of Torture ""Mark shares many stories of courage and strength from within his own life and those he has worked with in numerous states and countries, stories that are grounded in a transformative journey of the soul in the midst of tremendous conflict and even trauma for many."" Gary Ten Bear, Substance Abuse Counselor, Sun Dancer"

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Dr. Mark Umbreit has served as a facilitator, peacemaker, trainer, teacher, researcher, and author of numerous books and articles. He is a Professor Emeritus and founding Director (1994) of the Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota, School of Social Work (which was the first academically-based restorative justice center in the global community, most recently having been transferred to the Duluth campus). Mark has conducted training seminars and lectures throughout the world in more than 29 countries. He also serves on the faculty of the Center for Spirituality & Healing in the Academic Health Center at the University of Minnesota, teaching courses on Peacebuilding & Mindfulness, and Forgiveness & Healing.

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