135. Restorative Practices: Building A Culture Of Kindness That Lasts Counselor Chat podcast

135. Restorative Practices: Building a Culture of Kindness That Lasts

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October might be over, but kindness shouldn’t be. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how restorative practices can take your school from reactive to relational — and how simple daily routines can build a culture where students feel safe, seen, and supported.

Restorative practices aren’t about punishment; they’re about connection. When we focus on building relationships first, we prevent harm — and when harm does happen, we know how to repair it with empathy and understanding.

I’ll walk you through what this looks like at each tier — from morning greetings and check-ins to community circles and peer mediation programs — so you can start building a stronger sense of belonging right where you are.

✨ In this episode, I share:

Simple ways to weave restorative practices into your daily routines
How to use greetings, check-ins, and circles to strengthen relationships
What each tier of restorative practice looks like in action
Why reflection, not punishment, leads to lasting behavior change
How connection and accountability go hand in hand

If you’ve been looking for a way to take your anti-bullying work beyond October, this episode will help you do just that — one greeting, one circle, one conversation at a time.

Because when we build connection into every day, kindness becomes who we are, not just what we do. 💛

Links Mentioned:

Community Circles Beginning Bundle

Community Circles Self-Awareness Bundle

Community Circles Self-Management Bundle

Community Circles Social-Awareness Bundle

Think Sheets

Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast

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