When you think of reconciliation, perhaps you picture a hug between friends after an apology. Or maybe an image of a person confessing their wrongdoings to a religious leader comes to mind. Or you envision two groups making amends after years of vicious fighting. You might be even thinking of a recent personal experience of your own reconciliation in your head. The notion of reconciliation is unique for all of us and as old as the first conflict. Reconciliation is more than an event. It’s a complex process that can have lasting and positive impacts on relationships. Because of this, it's important to understand the power of reconciliation in mediation, and how it can transform conflict into sustainable harmony.
Revolutionize Your Mediation Approach: Top 5 Trauma-Informed Practices to Use Now
Mediation offers countless benefits to parties in dispute, not the least of which is the potential to reach a mutual agreement. In some cases, however, the parties may be dealing with trauma, which impacts their ability to communicate effectively, trust others, and make decisions. Trauma-informed mediation, an emerging approach within the dispute resolution field, can help address these challenges by recognizing the impact of trauma on an individual’s capacity to participate in mediation. This article explores five trauma-informed practices mediators can use now, to revolutionize their mediation approach.
How to Actively Listen for Emotions and Why it Matters in Conflict Resolution
When it comes to conflict resolution, active listening is a crucial skill that can make all the difference in working toward agreement. Active listening involves not only hearing what the other person is saying but also paying attention to their emotions. In this article, we will explore the importance of acknowledgment, how to validate feelings, the value of empathy, how to seek clarity, the benefits of summarizing what is expressed. Actively listening for emotions is a powerful way to facilitate conflict resolution.