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Healthy conflict builds relationship
Shouting won’t solve your problems and neither will avoiding them: come and find out about Conflict 101
Christian community flourishes where relationships are healthy. Do not let differences of opinions and attitudes break relationships.
This workshop is for leaders who want to understand the causes and levels of conflict, and how to respond appropriately based on the different needs that people have in different types of conflict. Through education, discussion and practical tools that can be applied immediately, people will be better equipped to respond to conflict and to support healthy and effective communities.
A day of training for both lay and clergy interested in conflict resolution 101, recognising the different causes and levels of conflict and how to effectively respond in work/community settings. Some of what you will learn: general mediation and facilitated conversations skill, learning to diagnose the conflict and develop the appropriate responses – through groupwork and action/reflection opportunities.
Have you ever:
tried to mediate between two parties and had it not go to plan?
struggled with navigating a shared space and wondered how to strike a balance between being a dictator or becoming a doormat?
had two parties with good ideas, but only one can go ahead?
found yourself in a situation with high levels of conflict and wanted to de-escalate?
Well then this is the day you have been praying for!
Facilitators
Julia Kuhn Sharp is a layperson in the United Methodist Church (USA) who has served on the staff of the (Global) General Board of Discipleship based in Nashville Tennessee. Her areas of expertise include mediating disputes, assessing Congregational vitality, transforming conflict, and leading strategic change and visioning.
Terence Corkin is a Minister of the Uniting Church in Australia and has over 40 years experience in local, regional, and national roles. Since concluding as the Assembly General Secretary, he has provided leadership, support and teaching in conflict resolution and consensus discernment and has led seminars and facilitated meetings around the world. Terence has been a nationally accredited mediator and works with leaders and congregations helping them to resolve their conflict.
Thursday the 30th of May 10.00am-5.00pm (9.30am registration).
251 High Street, Northcote, in the Hall of Northcote Uniting Church.
$150 per person, or $120 for 3 or more from the same community. Discounts by negotiation for part time, unwaged or first peoples.
Contact Zak for further details: 03 7019 3134 or admin@nuc.org.au