Free Resources for Resolving Conflict
Are you ready to have an important or difficult conversation?
Take our quiz to assess whether now is the right time to initiate a difficult or important conversation with someone in your life.
Questions to Prepare for an Important Conversation
This is a free excerpt from the Playbook for Navigating Important Conversations. These questions will help define your reasons for having an important conversation, think through the potential outcomes, and structure the conversation.
Checklist for Choosing a Mediator
Not all mediators are the same! Use this checklist to evaluate each mediator you meet in the following areas: Training, Certification, Experience, Mediation Style, Compatibility, & Process.
Preparing for Mediation: A Step-by-Step Checklist
Preparing for mediation can feel daunting, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve spoken to the other party. It’s natural to feel a bit anxious when you’re unsure what to expect. This checklist offers easy steps to help you prepare mentally, emotionally, and practically, so you feel ready for the conversation.
Calm Amidst Chaos: Exercises to Ground Yourself and Reduce Stress
If you are preparing for a mediation, a difficult conversation, or performance, you are likely to feel stress and anxiety. Practicing a few simple grounding exercises can help you reduce tension, increase calm, and allow you to approach the event with intention and focus. Here is a list of different exercises to try before and/or during a stressful event. Pick exercises from a couple different categories and see what works best for you!
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