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Narrative Mediation: Loosening The Grip Of Conflict
Posted on Sep 13 2014 under Community Mediation, Previous Programs | Tags: Collaborative Divorce, Competencies, Conflict Connections Inc, Conflict Resolution Consultant, Conflict-Saturated, cooperative, Counseling and School Psychology, Dr. Gerald Monk, Health Care, Marriage and Family Therapists, mediator, Narrative Mediation, Pattie Porter, Peaceful, Professional Speaker, Professor, Respectful, San Diego State University, Strengths, The Texas Conflict Coach, Trainer
Narrative mediation is a culturally focused practice that is based upon the notion that our lives are shaped by the stories that people tell about us and by the stories that we tell ourselves. The goal of the narrative mediator is to co-author stories that highlight strengths and competencies, rather than conflict. It helps people separate themselves from conflict-saturated stories and gives them the opportunity to re-author relationships in more peaceful, cooperative, and respectful ways. From this alternative position, the resolution of conflict can often happen much more smoothly and effectively than in traditional problem-solving approaches.
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