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How many times has this happened to you? You’re browsing social media — laughing at memes, smiling at babies — and then you see a post that makes you see red. Maybe it’s a friend complaining about your favored political party; maybe it’s a relative bragging about spending money you know they don’t have. Or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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), […]
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 […]