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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 […]
8 December 2023 | The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing joy, and creating lasting memories. However, it can also be a time when misunderstandings and conflicts arise due to differences in opinion, values, and communication styles. To ensure a harmonious and enjoyable holiday season with your family, consider these […]
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 […]
What Does It Mean to be Actively Anti-Racist? First, what is it to be ‘anti-racist’? Being anti-racist is to actively identify and oppose or challenge racism. The idea is that by challenging racism, we can directly impact and change beliefs, behaviors and policy that continue to maintain the culture of racist ideas and actions. Over […]
It’s not always easy to truly identify what you’re feeling. Many of us aren’t taught as children how to talk about our feelings, let alone identify them. While it’s normal to struggle with gauging your level of anger, your body can give you signs to follow! Here’s a very simple method we use to help […]
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 […]
As school begins again, families and educators are having to make challenging decisions about what is best for their family and circumstances. And these decisions have different consequences, including potential impacts on their mental and physical health. In this environment, we often look at what others are doing to help navigate or inform our choices. […]
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 […]
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 […]