Transforming Conflict Skills

 

Exploring the edge of interpersonal practice

 

The flames of conflict are part of our everyday life.

Just like the fires that rejuvenate the Australian bush,

conflict can either become part of a destructive cycle or

breathe new life into your emotional landscape.

 

~conflict is growth trying to happen~

 

Each workshop is 3 hours.

Form your own group and set your own schedule to explore:

 

Ourselves & Communication

Definitions of conflict

Personal histories of conflict

Personal experiences of injustice

 

The win/win approach

Challenging destructive cycles

Defining and planning your vision

NVC consciousness

 

Creative response

Transform problems into creative opportunities.

Changing reactions to responses

Influencing situations through self awareness

 

Empathy & Assertiveness

Develop communication tools to build rapport.

Use listening to clarify understanding.

Self-empathy

 

Co-operative power

Eliminate power over to build power with others

Manipulation vs. influence; beyond power games

Transforming I should to I choose

 

Managing emotions

Express fear, anger, hurt and frustration wisely to effect change.

The gem in judgements; engaging with our enemy images

 

Willingness to Resolve

The Power of Acknowledgement

Managing unwillingness in ourselves & others

Projections & Shadows

 

Mapping conflict

Define the issues needed to chart common needs and concerns.

Steps in Mapping

Reading Maps

From Maps to Solutions

 

Development of options

Design creative solutions together; beyond strategies

Positive Requests

Hearing the Yes behind the No

 

Introduction to negotiation

Making & hearing clear requests

Handling mistakes and failures

Recovery and Reputation in negotiation

 

Introduction to mediation

The Ritual of Reconciliation

Active listening/NVC mediation

Getting to Yes through values based mediation

 

Living The Change You Want To See

Defining and planning your vision

Alternatives to violence

Bringing about social change

 

$60 per person per workshop. Minimum 4 participants.