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Illustration: Operation Warhawks

Illustration titled, 'War is Over Forever', from the Internationally Acclaimed, Award Winning Book Operation Warhawks - How Young People Become Warriors

"The only war there is is in your head! So wake up from the dream!"

Training

The Opportunity for Training and Certification

The Atrium Society - Youth Peace Literacy offers training in the three BioCognetic programs.

What Is Our General Intent?

To provide a multi-level career-training program where participants develop the ability to conduct our peace educating programs worldwide — programs that help young people:

  • Learn to break the bully/victim cycle
  • Develop excellent character-development skills
  • Learn how to resolve conflict peacefully
  • Reduce stress by providing positive outlets
  • Build physical strength, flexibility and agility
  • Understand the importance of healthy living
  • Train in a safe environment to protect themselves
  • Learn a comprehensive Life Skills Program
  • Recognize the value of community service
  • Improve academic performance

If you would like more information about training, please contact us at the Atrium Society.

 

Dear Prospective Student

Marvin Garbeh DavisI completed the Youth Peace Literacy/Education for Peace (YPL/EFP) in 2004 and with the assistance of the Atrium Society the following year started the Common Ground Society Peace School. In reflection I can only say one thing: enrolling in the EFP was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my personal life and career.

The skills I acquired, as a student has been very useful and suitable in my work especially as it relates to dealing with diverse groups and populations. Besides, the training helped in understanding myself and in transforming my ways in relating with others in a sane and intelligent way.

Unlike other peace education or conflict resolution courses, the YPL/EFP program do not offer solutions, methods, conclusions or hopes for peace. Neither does it advocate a particular ideology for peace. On the contrary, and exhilaratingly too, the course raises a platform that allows for mutual dialogues between teacher and student on questions about what prevents peace. This pattern of deliberations creates an inquiry into the nature and structure of conflict thereby bringing the student in direct contact with what creates conflict.

One of the greatest challenges that face humanity in the 21st century is understanding what creates conflict or what prevents peace.  Having an insight into this very important question to me is the most edifying bestowal the YPL/EFP program have presented me. The YPL/EFP program is truly a worthwhile human journey to embark upon.

Marvin G Davis
Certified Teacher/Trainer in the Youth Peace Literacy/Education for Peace Program
Founder/Director Common Ground Society Liberia

"Mark, a severe ADHD kid who used to throw temper tantrums at the least provocation, now tries to resolve conflict with words. According to his mom, we have made more progress with him in three months than his psychologist has made in three years."

- Gary Ritterhaus, Educator speaking about the Character for Kids – Life Skills Program