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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reflections and Resources; Processing Violence in Schools
Supporting Our Youth: Responding to School Shootings Another devastating school shooting has impacted the Metro-Denver community. We mourn Kendrick Ray Castillo who was killed while protecting other students and hold […]
Adult Conflict Class
Addressing Conflict & Anger Effectively The Conflict Center offers a six-week, two-hour class or a weekend class held on two, consecutive Saturdays. Workshops can also be scheduled in the community, […]
Activities for Your Holiday Gathering
Gathering with family during the holidays can be fun. It also can be stressful. One way to tip the scales towards a positive experience is to plan activities you can enjoy […]
Acting Our Values Online
The Conflict Center believes that conflict is an opportunity to solve problems and build relationships. With the hate crimes last week and the harmful rhetoric during this election cycle, many […]
Forgiving Others, Forgiving Ourselves: Reader’s Guide
Each year Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado selects a book as recommended reading for the community at large, with the goal to spread information and encourage conversation on ways to resolve conflicts at all levels of society. This year’s selection deals with forgiveness, an aspect of conflict resolution that is frequently ignored because it takes place not in the public eye, but privately through processes that vary in method and timeframe by each individual, community, and culture.