Nov 7Nov 14Nov 21Finale · Dec 5Free snacks & transportFree to attend
The details
Everything you need to know.
When
Saturdays this fall
Nov 7, 14, 21 — plus a finale on Dec 5. No session Nov 28.
Time
3:30 – 6:00 PM
Snacks included every session.
Cost
Free to attend
No fee — just register your teen.
Where
Calvary-Hope UMC
4467 Beecher Rd, Flint, Michigan 48532
Free & included
Free snacks and free transportation available.
The four-session journey
Peace, one session 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 · Nov 21
Stand Strong & Stay Safe
A hands-on self-defense session with a special guest instructor. While we choose peace, being prepared to defend yourself matters too.
Finale · Dec 5
Celebrate & Close the Circle
Our final session — a gift & certificate ceremony and a closing celebration with dinner.
Each session follows the same warm rhythm: welcome & snack → icebreaker → storytelling circle → breakout → game → real-life scenarios → reflection.
Meet the facilitators
A trained, caring team.
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
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.
Self-Defense Guest Instructor
Special Guest · Week 3
A trained guest instructor leads our Week 3 self-defense session. While we always choose peace, being prepared to defend yourself is important too — a hands-on, confidence-building hour for every young person in the circle.
Questions
Good to know.
How much does it cost?
Nothing — the workshop is free to attend. Free snacks and transportation are included, too.
What ages is it for?
Youth ages 11–15.
Is food provided?
Yes — free snacks are 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) 820-0211 with any questions.
Reserve a seat
Save your teen’s spot.
Reserve a place in the fall cohort. It takes about two minutes, and there’s no cost to attend. Only 15 spots.
