Skills for Conflict Transformation

The focus in this course is on essential skills and knowledge for facilitating conflict transformation in interpersonal and group settings. No matter what the level of peacebuilding work, effective practice relies on self-awareness and respecting others. The course examines practical skills such as listening, getting beyond posturing, issue identification, working with commonalities, problem-solving, group facilitation, methods for structuring conversation in group settings, and awareness of the impact of self on others. Special attention will be given to exploring the intervener’s cross-cultural assumptions and considering differences in the development of applications in diverse settings.