Once you have mastered reflective listening, you can move on to “looping”. Looping is related to reflective listening by taking reflective listening one step further. Looping lessens anxiety and is […]
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I Hear You
Have you heard that saying, “God gave us one mouth and two ears?” That saying means that humans should listen twice as much as they speak! Listening–truly listening–requires discipline. You […]
A Covenant for In-Person Conversation
As promised, here’s a Conversational Covenant for in-person conversations. Like a virtual conversation, an in-person conversation has one or two facilitators. Participants speak directly to the facilitator(s) so that the […]
A Covenant for Virtual Conversations
In conflict transformation, we often use a covenant to guide a group conversation. Our covenant lays out the ground rules for the conversation. We ask all people in the conversation […]
Ten Tips for Healthier Communication
In conflict transformation, effective communication is key. Here are some tips that we share with congregations about healthier communication techniques and skills. 10. Decide in advance how long you want […]