Conflict is often what derails our plans. Yet, conflict is also an inevitable part of working with others. Even in groups that share a clear mission and have the most well-meaning and thoughtful members, conflict will arise. But, it does not have to end relationships. When approached with intention, it can be a source of growth and become transformative.

Navigating tension, disagreement, and hurt is not about avoiding or eliminating conflict, but about learning how to move through it in ways that are generative. Developing conflict skills is essential for building community projects, collectives, and teams that are resilient and capable of turning disagreements into deeper connection and insight.

In this 4-part class, you will learn and practice several conflict tools for internal, interpersonal, and systemic conflict including nonviolent communication (NVC), empathy languages, and relational accountability.

Teacher-Facilitator:

Angela Kim is a conflict teacher and facilitator helping communities build up their conflict skills so we can rely less on systems and more on each other. Angela is rooted in the lineage of Kingian Nonviolence and committed to the vision that true peace cannot exist without justice, in the personal, interpersonal, and the systemic. They have worked with nonprofits, youth, communities, and art collectives in navigating conflict and practicing accountability skills.