Category Archives: Building Skill in Peacemaking

TIPS FOR DEALING WITH FAMILY CONFLICT DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Alex Skinner

This post offers practical suggestions for dealing with family conflict during holiday gatherings. Continue reading →

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Empowering Questions

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Alex Skinner

Sometimes the question is more important than the answer. How can we discern what questions to ask? Continue reading →

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Recognizing Stages of Conflict and Knowing When to Call for Help

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Alex Skinner

Is this dispute something you can work through yourselves, something a mediator can help with, or do you need to call law enforcement? This article discussing stages of conflict and intervention strategies appropriate for each stage will help you decide. Continue reading →

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Scapegoating: A Case of Misplaced Blame, Part III

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Alex Skinner

Feel a compelling need to tell the truth? If you do, maybe it’s time to let someone else take a turn. Continue reading →

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Scapegoating: A Case of Misplaced Blame, Part II

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Alex Skinner

More explanation of scapegoating as experienced in family units, extended families, businesses, and churches Continue reading →

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Scapegoating in Conflict Resolution, Part I

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Alex Skinner

When we are confronted with a problem that has no easy or obvious solution, it’s tempting to scapegoat rather than address the true causes. Here is a personal story that illustrates the basic idea of scapegoating and shows why it’s not a good method of conflict resolution. Continue reading →

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Cross Cultural Negotiation

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Alex Skinner

The platinum rule: treat me as I’d want to be treated, not how you’d want to treat me Continue reading →

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10 Things We Can Do to Contribute to Internal, Interpersonal, and Organizational Peace

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Alex Skinner

Ten tips taken from nonviolent communication (also known as NVC or compassionate communication) … Continue reading →

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Protected: Balance of Power in Family Mediation

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Alex Skinner

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Trauma Healing: The Snail Model

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Alex Skinner

The snail model of trauma healing offers a way to break through from hate to hope Continue reading →

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