The Value of Disagreement
By Andrew Syed Imagine a world where everyone agreed. Where everyone’s perspective was exactly the same. Where there was zero diversity in opinion on matters small and large. As we […]
REstorative: 5Rs of restorative practice philosophy
By Amber Ford “…no matter how you get there, or where you end up, human beings have this miraculous gift to make that place home.”– Creed Bratton, The Office, Season […]
RElevant
A bit of vulnerability here. To be deemed irrelevant might be my greatest fear. From my earliest memories, I wanted to be involved in stories, movements, efforts and initiatives that […]
RElearn: Unlearning as a Practice of Peace
By Kylee Wellons February invites us into a deeper kind of learning. At The Conflict Center, our monthly theme—Relearn—asks us to examine not just what we know, but how we […]
REimagine
By Andrew Syed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day have always been my favorite holidays. I have a tendency to reflect on what has been or what could have […]
Both Looking Back and Looking Ahead
By Andrew Syed When I was in high school, I was fortunate to run on one of the best track and field teams in the country. Our team would go […]
Eating Disorders: An Internal Conflict
By Joselyn Lopez Author’s Note: Eating disorders are serious issues that require extensive time and attention. This blog won’t fully capture the gravity of these concerns, so The Conflict Center […]
Moral Clarity and Nuance With “Both/And”
By Beth Yohe One challenge that comes up when we talk about “both/and” is the notion that sometimes the only options are “right” or “wrong.” I often have had people […]
Executive Director Transition Announcement: A Message From Beth Yohe & the TCC Board
Dear Community, I am writing to share important news regarding a leadership transition within our organization. After seven and a half years of dedicated service, our Executive Director, Beth Yohe, […]
Exploring Both/And Through Children’s Books
By Ronnie Weiss Either/or, all or nothing thinking is easy to fall into. We see examples of it all around us and children often start from a place of binary […]
How To Use Both/And on Social Media
By Sam Green We live in a digital world where every headline begs for clicks. Whether you spend five minutes or five hours on social media, you’ll come across a […]
The Power of Both/And
By Beth Yohe A few years ago, one of our former colleagues, Rachel, relayed a conversation she’d had with her mom. They were discussing a problem with multiple perspectives, and […]