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.
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8 HOURS
Wednesdays, August 26 - September 16 | 6p - 8p EST -
Students will leave the class with:
— A framework for generative conflict
— Knowledge and practice of conflict tools
— A better understanding of their conflict patterns
— A scorecard and plan for navigating conflict with their communities -
Week 1: We’ll explore a framework for generative conflict and start to learn our patterns in conflict.
Week 2: We’ll root ourselves in the lineages of nonviolence and see how compassion and accountability have a place in conflict.
Week 3: We’ll learn and practice a form of nonviolent communication for community contexts.
Week 4: We’ll learn and practice different structures that may help communities and teams navigate challenges
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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.
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Q: Can I give this as a gift to someone else?
A: Absolutely! Once you order your ticket (after you enter your payment details), you will be able to include the name and email address of the person you wish to receive this gift. The recipient will receive an email notification upon completion of registration.
Q: I bought a ticket, but can no longer attend. Can I transfer my ticket to another person?
A: Yes, you can transfer the ticket to another person. Just email bookings@visionarylab.org with the information of the person you wish to transfer the ticket to, and we will update the information manually.
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