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StoryStrong × Calvary United Methodist Church

Peace is a
Practice

Conflict Resolution & De-Escalation Workshop for Teens

Grades 6–9 · Ages 12–15Saturdays in AugustFlint, Michigan

The details

Everything you need to know.

When

Saturdays in August

Aug 8, 15, 22 — plus a Family Finale on Aug 29.

Time

11 AM – 2 PM

Lunch included every session.

Cost

$25 per teen

Scholarships available — cost should never be a barrier.

Where

Calvary United Methodist Church

2111 Flushing Rd, Flint, Michigan 48504

Free & included

Free lunch and free transportation available.

The four-week journey

Peace, one week at a time.

Week 1

Know Yourself First

Discover your conflict style — fight, flight, fawn, or freeze — and where conflict shows up in your life.

Week 2

Hear Before You Speak

The art of listening — what makes us feel truly heard, and how messages get distorted.

Week 3

De-Escalate the Room

Reading tension, safe bystander moments, and calming conflict in real spaces — with a special guest.

Week 4

Resolution & Repair

A skit showcase, a gift & certificate ceremony, and a family celebration to close the circle.

Each session follows the same warm rhythm: welcome & snack → icebreaker → storytelling circle → breakout → lunch + game → real-life scenarios → reflection.

Meet the facilitators

A trained, caring team.

Amarachi Wachuku, MPH

Amarachi Wachuku, MPH

Lead Facilitator · Executive Director

A public health professional, storyteller, and community organizer from Flint. Peace is a Practice was born out of her belief that when young people learn to tell their stories with honesty, they learn to live in peace.

Alexis Love

Alexis Love

Facilitator

An avid reader with a heart for mental health and wellness — devoted to community-centered education and helping teens navigate hard moments toward peace.

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Facilitator

To be announced

A third StoryStrong-trained facilitator joins the team for August. Details coming soon.

Questions

Good to know.

How much does it cost?
$25 per teen for the full four-week workshop. Scholarships are available — just apply below. Cost should never keep a young person out.
What ages is it for?
Grades 6–9 (ages 12–15).
Is food provided?
Yes — a free lunch is included every session, and free transportation is available if you need it.
What should my teen bring?
Just themselves. Everything else is provided.
Is it a safe space?
Yes. Sessions are led by trained facilitators using the trauma-aware StoryStrong Method, built on consent, dignity, and care.
Who can I contact?
Email info.storystrong@gmail.com or call (810) 238-7685 with any questions.

Reserve a seat

Save your teen’s spot.

Reserve a place in the August cohort. After you submit, you’ll get the $25 payment details — also emailed to you. Only 20 spots.

Apply for a scholarship

Cost is never a barrier.

If the $25 fee is a hardship, apply here — no payment needed, and no explanation beyond the form.

Questions before you register?

info.storystrong@gmail.com · (810) 238-7685