My work is rooted in Nonviolent Communication principles developed by Marshall Rosenberg, deepened through a de-colonial lens and an understanding of domination systems and how they facilitate systemic oppression (i.e., white supremacy, ableism, transphobia, etc.). Systems of domination display themselves in both visible and invisible ways. In some contexts, invisible ways can be most pernicious. Repairing and trust-building and the transformation of painful dynamics across power differences in relationships can occur when these systems are made explicit and harness empathy and accountability tools to address the rupture. Authentic living and transformative & compassionate communication become possible when these systems are made explicit and addressed.

I offer conflict mediation training and coaching and direct mediation & restorative circle dialogues to support individuals and groups to work through conflicts. For 20 plus years, I did training in Nonviolent Communication in different parts of the world (see below). My current training work primarily supports groups to address power differences, inclusion, equity, diversity, and anti-racism training.

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Jeyanthy Siva is an international trainer/facilitator, mediator and coach. She has been facilitating trainings and team retreats since 2000 and travels between Asia, Europe and the USA. In the course of her work, she has trained professionals working with refugees in the Netherlands, climate justice groups (Europe and worldwide), multi-religious clergy engaged in peacebuilding (Sri Lanka), feminist grassroots activists and peacebuilders (Thailand), development and peacebuilding organizations (East Timor, Sri Lanka), war-affected youth to heal trauma and build community and resilience (Sri Lanka) and dialogue and skill-building among groups in conflict (Nepal).