Can anyone helping with a conflict really be neutral? Probably not. We all bring our own history and views into the room, and pretending otherwise does not make them disappear. This piece looks at what to aim for instead: staying fully present to everyone, holding our opinions lightly, and caring deeply without needing to control how things turn out. Not neutrality, it turns out, but something more honest and more within reach.
Harnessing Emotional Energy to Transform Conflict In Mediation
Conflict is fueled by emotion, yet emotions are often treated as obstacles to resolution rather than sources of insight. Discover how skilled mediators can work with emotional energy, uncover underlying needs, and transform conflict into an opportunity for understanding, healing, and lasting agreement.