Creating Cohesion with Christel Butchart
I’m putting my tools to use to support people working within small and large businesses, non-profits, and mission-driven organizations. I’ve created this program because I see an opportunity for collective healing, one relationship at a time.
With a Master's in International Relations focused on Peace and Conflict Resolution, and extensive global experience, I am a certified facilitator and seasoned educator who has successfully taught thousands of professionals and educators. As the founder of Creating Cohesion, LLC, I bring proven expertise and equity focus to implementing Restorative Practices, ensuring over 96% positive feedback from workshop attendees, and fostering effective communication and collaboration within diverse teams.
Masters in International Relations, focus on Peace and Conflict Resolution; University of Queensland
Rotary Peace Fellow, Rotary International
IIRP Certified Facilitator; International Institute of Restorative Practices
9 -year director and facilitator with Peaceful Schools NC
Over 96% of workshop attendees report a positive experience in follow-up anonymous survey
19-year educator, most recently teaching conflict resolution, Carolina Friends School
17-year service on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee at Carolina Friends School
Global experience living, working and/or studying (one month-18 months)
Oaxaca, Mexico
Cusco, Peru
Yangon, Myanmar
Rome, Italy
Brisbane, Australia
Mother of 2 (ages 7 and 10) living in Durham, North Carolina
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with remarkable individuals who are true experts in their fields. Their expertise greatly enhances the support we can offer your organization. As we continue to expand, you can expect even more specialized resources to better meet your organization’s needs.
Creating Cohesion Facilitators
Ida Trisolini
Ida is Light and Love out loud. Ida began as a mentor and is now also a dear friend. She is the one I am lucky enough to work most closely with in my role at Peaceful Schools NC. Her care for those around her is healing, loving, and fierce when needed.
Creating Cohesion Super Powers:
Holding accountability with love; Reflecting the light within
Dara Nix-Stevenson
I began to work with Dara after watching her fierce advocacy for Restorative Practices within a school struggling to fully embrace the process. I continue to learn from Dara each time we work together and deeply respect her depth of knowledge and true expertise.
Creating Cohesion Super Powers:
Unveiling systemic complexities; Reflection as growth and learning; Change-agent
Danielle Johnson-Webb
Over a decade-long friendship, Danielle calls me to my highest self as an anti-racist white woman. She is an expert in the intersectionality of race, power and privilege in communities and how to move towards equity and love within these systems.
Creating Cohesion Super Powers:
Deep empathy; Authenticity; Meeting people exactly where they are and supporting their growth
Rachel Anderson
Rachel, in many ways, has been a doula for Creating Cohesion, standing with me as I bring this new project into the world. She’s my first call when I need a trusted thinking-partner.
Creating Cohesion Super Powers:
Trauma informed practices; Pulling back the layers to find the opening for transforming relationships; Integrity and trust
