From Conflict to Possibility
Explore how a different approach to conflict can open the door to greater understanding and new possibilities. Follow a relatable family holiday story through this three-part series, with a new chapter each session followed by reflection, conversation, and Q&A. Discover perspectives and ideas you might bring to conflicts in your own life.
Designed especially for newcomers to Mediate Your Life.
We're delighted to offer this series as a holiday gift, free of charge.
The holidays can bring connection and joy, but also old patterns, difficult conversations, competing expectations, and relationships we wish felt easier.
What happens when someone you care about has very different ideas about how things should go? Or when you wish you could go back and handle something differently?
Through an unfolding holiday story, you'll get a firsthand look at how the Mediate Your Life approach can help us understand ourselves and others, and discover options that can be hard to see when we're caught in conflict.
You'll have opportunities to share what stood out to you, hear what others noticed, and explore your questions together. You may come away with insights you can bring to conflicts in your own life, along with a taste of what you can learn to do for yourself through MYL programs.
No prior experience with Mediate Your Life or Nonviolent Communication is needed.
session topics
Week 1: Before the Holiday | Frustrated & Wanting Cooperation
How might someone prepare for a family gathering when they're already frustrated with a family member who isn't cooperating with their plans?
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Session 2: After the Holiday | Wanting a Do-Over
How might someone find peace with themselves and a way forward after an interaction they regret?
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Session 3: Looking Ahead | What About Next Year?
How might someone decide between continuing a family tradition they care about and letting go of the responsibilities that come with it?
