Dealing with the Past

This seven-week training offers a focused introduction to Dealing with the Past (DwP) as a vital component of conflict transformation, collective memory, and trauma work. It combines theoretical foundations with practical tools. Participants will attend one live session per week (2 hours) and engage in self-paced learning activities. Key topics include: an introduction and conceptualization of Dealing with the Past and conflict transformation; approaches to violence; the role of memory and narratives in peacebuilding; trauma and trauma work; grassroots initiatives and civil society contributions; addressing colonial legacies in conflict transformation; and reflection and application to participants’ own contexts.

The training emphasizes participatory learning and intercultural dialogue, creating space for diverse perspectives and experiences. It includes case studies, group discussions, storytelling exercises, and project work to support the application of knowledge to real-world situations. By the end of the course, participants will have expanded their knowledge and skills and will be better prepared to foster individual and social transformation in their communities and professional contexts.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

- Demonstrate understanding of key international norms and conceptual frameworks related to Dealing with the Past (DwP) and recognize the impact of colonial legacies on contemporary conflicts
- Identify the influence of collective memory and narratives on conflict dynamics and peacebuilding efforts.
- Understand (collective) trauma and its consequences in Dealing with the Past,
- Identify their strengths and challenges in different contexts.
- Develop strategies for integrating DwP methodologies into professional practice or community initiatives.

This course is designed for professionals, practitioners, and volunteers working in peacebuilding, trauma work, transitional justice, human rights, or community development who want to deepen their understanding of Dealing with the Past (DwP). It is also suitable for individuals engaged in religious/spiritual community, civil society, or grassroots initiatives addressing histories of violence and injustice.

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