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Picture Compilation of People Screaming
13/Apr/2020

Howling Love

  People across Denver are howling like wolves at 8 p.m. every night as a show of solidarity. I’ll admit, I didn’t know about the howling until the night of the supermoon (April 7), when my family heard the noise and our ears perked up in wonder. A few articles later, we had the scoop […]

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Woman holding a Child
08/Apr/2020

30 Ways to Restore Peace into Your Parenting

30 Ways to Restore Peace into Your Parenting Parenting is hard and it’s normal to not stay calm 100% of the time. The good news is that kids are forgiving when you apologize and there’s always going to be another chance to restore the peace and reconnect as a parent. Here’s a few practical tips […]

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06/Apr/2020

Ourselves Online: Addressing Conflict Virtually

Ourselves Online: Addressing Conflict Virtually   The Conflict Center believes that conflict is an opportunity to solve problems and build relationships. When conflict shows up virtually it can feel hard to address it, so we may be tempted to simply not respond, block, hide or unfriend. Or, alternatively, to get caught up in the moment […]

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Man and Child taking Selfies
19/Mar/2020

8 Frustration Reducers While Being Cooped Up in the House with Kids

Many of you are suddenly now in a role that you hadn’t planned: work-from-home parent, homeschool teacher and chef for an extended period of time. Routines are certainly disrupted amidst the Coronavirus outbreak and everyone is impacted. Along with personal routines becoming interrupted, this time of uncertainty can raise a lot of overwhelming emotions. While […]

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09/Mar/2020

Safe and Healthy Learning Environments: The Conflict Center Supports House Bill HB 1238

MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Yohe, Executive Director 303-865-5625   beth.yohe@conflictcenter.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2019 SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS The Conflict Center Supports House Bill 1238   Denver, CO – The Conflict Center supports the passage of HB 1238, Safe and Healthy Learning Environments. Below is the statement we submitted to the House Education Committee […]

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Cage With Birds Flying Away
05/Feb/2020

10 Ways You Can Release Tension in 5 Minutes or Less

It’s the beginning of a new year. For many folks, the new year is a time for setting new goals and adding extra items to their to-do lists. However, new beginnings can also feel overwhelming. As we return to our routines and the reality of a new year, the stress of daily life can slowly […]

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Dog Barking in Snow
18/Dec/2019

Assumptions on the dangerous path to false expectations

My dog is barking at the back door of my house. I get up to let the dog in the house. My inference was based on the assumption (my prior experience) that my dog only barks at the back door when he wants to be let into the house. People are wired to use their […]

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Construction Worker Sitting Down
04/Nov/2019

Do These Three Things When You Feel Angry

  Do these Three Things When You Feel Angry   Ever had an experience ended up hurting someone’s feelings as a result of feeling angry and not knowing how to handle it?  We’ve all been there and there’s strategies you can use. Here are three things you can do when you feel angry that won’t […]

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Child Laughing
01/Oct/2019

Why it’s Okay to be Angry and How to “Do” Anger Better

  Why it’s okay to be angry and how to “do” anger better   We all feel anger at one time or another. For some of us, it’s a daily experience while others may experience anger less frequently. One thing is clear, however:    Feeling anger is a completely normal part of being human.     […]

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18/Sep/2019

Restorative Justice Circles and the Community Member’s Role

Wondering what a Community Member does in a Restorative Justice Community Group Conference? Or, for that matter, what Restorative Justice Community Group Conferencing is exactly? We’ve got some answers!   What is Community Group Conferencing?  At the Conflict Center, in partnership with the Denver DA’s office called Restorative Denver, we facilitate Community Group Conferences (CGC), […]

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Circle of Shoes
12/Sep/2019

The 5 R’s of Restorative Justice

A great way to understand the Restorative Justice Community Group Conference process is to look at it through the lens of the 5 R’s: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration (credited to Beverly Title, founder of Resolutionaries). Read the restorative practices overview or skip to the 5 R’s below!   What is the Restorative Justice […]

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01/Sep/2019

How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Causing A Fight

  How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Causing A Fight Do you struggle to have difficult conversations? It’s totally normal to feel uncomfortable when it comes to addressing conflict. If you notice difficult conversations in your life are constantly turning into fights, don’t worry! Many people struggle with this and we have some practical tips […]

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