Discomfort versus Harm in a Conflict One key teaching in my introductory class on conflict is that feelings are not facts. Feelings are real and need to be heard and acknowledged, but just because they are strong, doesn’t mean they reflect the truth of a situation. And when we feel uncomfortable with a topic, it […]
Photo by Michelle Cassar on Unsplash Use your super power to transform conflict. When you envision a super power, what comes to mind first? My wonderful niece, who loves science fiction and fantasy just as much as I do, pointed out to me that the superpowers featured in movies and comics are frequently about making […]
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Photo by Julien L on Unsplash added words by L.Segal Misunderstandings and assumptions about what another person means, or what the word they use means, can really fuel conflicts. I’ve written a lot about this in terms of intercultural miscommunications and bias, but it can happen when there are no obvious cultural differences as well. […]
