Covid 19 has changed how we live and work. Uncertainty is increasing. Tension is rising. More than ever, we need understanding, love, and compassion from our loved ones. But with new rules and limited space to practice them in, many of us find that our personal relationships are challenged, too. We want to keep things positive. Sometimes we don’t say what needs to be said in order to avoid adding to the pressure. Or we don’t speak our truths because we are tired of arguing the same things and never getting anywhere. Sometimes we avoid conflict not to hurt. Or, we get in conflict, but in a destructive way. And rather than serving ourselves or the relationship, we do further damage.
This program will present a very different, constructive, and even healing method of engaging in conflict. Conflict as something to lean into, not to avoid. Conflict as an opportunity to strengthen our relationships, unleash our creativity, and better understand each other. This course will provide you with the tools and the confidence to use conflict as a means to tap into your individual and shared potential, deepen your self-awareness, and become a better version of yourself.
All it requires from you is an intention to grow personally, to grow in your relationship, and to be open to being vulnerable. This is a journey of exploration, trust and growth. This is also a method to help you discover things about yourself that maybe you were not aware of before.
Basis of the Training
Much, but not all, of the content of this course is based on the Lewis Method of Deep Democracy developed in post-apartheid South Africa and practiced in over 20 countries around the world. Deep Democracy is a psychologically based facilitation methodology. It is particularly useful for working with relationship dynamics that are emotionally charged.
Nature of The Program
This virtual course combines instruction, experiential learning and practice, and follow-up support. The course format draws from:
· expertise honed from years of work with a wide range of public and private organizations;
· from our individual and relationship coaching practices; and,
· from our own life experiences.
It consists of:
· Five 2-hour sessions
· Two 90-minute conflict resolution facilitation/coaching sessions
· Two 60-minute follow-up sessions to answer any questions you have and provide any assistance in using the methodology to support your growth and development
