Exploring Conflict Agreements: Building Restorative Systems Across Communities
NVC in Group Settings
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9m 7s
Jo McHale, Ceri Buckmaster, Certified NVC Trainers and Sarah Ludford:
Here are five practical ideas from Ceri, Jo, and Sarah for creating simple agreements with any group you are working with when conflict arises!
This video presents various examples of conflict agreements used by different groups to manage tension and maintain harmony within communities. From online training sessions to family dynamics, and local parks to practice groups, these agreements demonstrate proactive approaches to conflict resolution by encouraging self-responsibility, empathy, and supportive dialogues. The emphasis is on the importance of having flexible, responsive systems in place to address both immediate conflicts and underlying tensions, fostering healthier interactions and stronger community bonds.
Keywords:
Jo McHale
Sarah Lundford
Ceri Buckmaster
conflict resolution
restorative
systems
community
group agreements
nonviolent communication
empathy
self responsibility
support
conflict
group dynamics
collaboration
family communication
community
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