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Whether working in person, virtually, or hybrid, conflict with our coworkers is inevitable. Restorative practices are a useful tool to build relationships between co-workers and address conflict more effectively. We define restorative practices as “An approach to achieving equity and justice through building strong community relationships and collectively identifying and addressing harms, needs and obligations […]
Social media has become one of the main ways that we interact with people- both with friends and family, and with folks who we may not know as well. While it’s called ‘social media’, the reality is that many social aspects are lost and we are often left in a space where we are unable […]
In 2023, the US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory sounding the alarm regarding an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Please read that again: An epidemic of loneliness and isolation. That is profound and truly heartbreaking. The report outlines the significant and profound impacts of social disconnection, including physical health, mental health, and economic impacts, […]
Considering the different divides that are prone to show up in moments of community, it’s important to be able to navigate them well without opting out of communal moments entirely. This Thanksgiving, here are some tips to help make your time together slightly more peaceful. 1) Focus on getting to know the person Often, Thanksgiving […]
How the Next Generation Can Help Repair Generational Biases Generational biases may not always be visible or explicit, and to some people may simply seem like harmless thoughts. The reality, unfortunately, is not so simple, and can cause conflicts in families, workplaces, and even communities. However, there is a way forward for mutual respect and […]
We’ve been sharing resources to guide people through the various stages of this election season. Now you can find them all in one place! Whether you withdraw or dig in, there’s a resource here for you. If there is a printable resource available, you can click the image and it will take you to a […]
While systemic racism has always existed, for many, the events in 2020 brought into clear focus how systems, including police departments and the criminal-legal system, disproportionately harm black people and people of color, and sparked nation-wide protests in defense of black lives. In the wake of the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]