Avanira Conflict Solutions
4139 Rockhome Gardens V8X 5K4 Victoria, BC, Canada

To belong to others, we must first lay a foundation of belonging to ourselves! Julie Menard blog post http://www.juliamenard.com/how-to-belong/

"Mediation is a social core skill that lies veiled within each of us." https://worldmediation.wordpress.com/

Developing a healthy community is like an orchestra making music. The harmony comes from working together towards a common goal. Quote from the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution

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Now here are three new metaphors for healthy conflict. Consider each of them in turn: 1) Conflict is like a dance. What is my part in the dance? 2) Conflict is like white-river kayaking. What can I do to enjoy the ride? 3) Conflict is like standing in the eye of the storm. Where is the calm center? An excerpt from Hold On To Yourself: How to Stay Cool in Hot Conversations by Julia Zehr and Julia Menard

This video from Mediate BC provides a good explanation of how a mediator is useful when one person in the conflict seems to be unreasonable.

This short and informative video from Mediate BC explains mediation in resolving conflicts.

Check out this terrific Podcast featuring Gordon White and Julia Menard, mediators and mentors to so many in the field. Their interviews are fascinating, enlightening and inspiring!

@OverConflict Reframe: Instead of You are the one that caused this problem, reframe to I appreciate your offer to help, but right now isn’t the best time.

Michael Bungay Stanier from Box of Crayons coaching programs shares the 5 disciplines for asking a really great question. When you ask a good question it can open up an amazing world!