Healing the Harm in Schools | Michelle Chatman | TEDxUStreetWomen

Dr. Michelle Chatman talks on how restorative practices and other social emotional tools, can help cultivate compassionate school environments that support hurting kids, build community, and prevent pain violence.
Dr. Michelle C. Chatman is anthropologist, artist, and social justice advocate. She works as an assistant professor in the Crime, Justice, and Security Studies program at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). Dr. Chatman earned her Master’s degree in Applied Anthropology and Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from American University. Also a contemplative educator, she integrates mindfulness, storytelling, and jazz into her instruction to help enhance learning, promote connection and well-being, and inspire social justice activism. She leads the contemplative movement at UDC where she offers mindfulness workshops and a Mindful Monday meditation series. As a Research Fellow in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program (IRL), she researches mindfulness and restorative justice as an approach to preventing violence and promoting resilience among African American youth. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@markwebber4288]

Dr. Chatman is a skilled and amazing orator. It makes me wonder if she was a speech and debate student. Great talk.

[@LisaSechrest-Ehrhardt]

Excellent message Dr. Chatman! Keep up the awesome work.

[@sharelleallen]

Thank you Dr. Chatman. I felt your passion and spirit through my computer. Thank you for your service. Ase sister.

[@lorenasoy]

Same same. What a powerful and loving voice you have sister. Thank you for seeking restorative approaches for our kids!

[@SacheCollier]

You melt my heart! 🥰

[@rishikeshsarang5593]

Thankyou so much

[@NkechiTaifaExperience]

Fabulous!!

[@zorachatman7466]

Mommy!