This is taken from a magazine clipping – unfortunately I don’t know the magazine or the author of this clip! Please tell me if you know the source!
Hopefully you’ll find it inspiring anyway!
For more info, check out this page.
Enjoy!
Gail
8 Ways to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully
- Remember that all human beings have the same needs, such as acceptance, support and independence.
- Check your intentions to see if you are as interested in getting their needs met as you are your own.
- Notice if you are making a request or a demand.
- Instead o saying what you DON”T want someone to do, say what you DO want.
- Instead of saying what you want someone to BE, say what action you’d like the person to take.
- Before agreeing or disagreeing, tune in to what the other person is feeling and needing.
- Instead of saying no, say what need prevents you from saying yes.
- When upset, think about which of your needs are not being met, and how to meet them, rather than focus on what’s wrong with other people.
