Reframing and Navigating Conflict

Lead Instructor Alena Schaim, Executive Director, Resolve New Mexico

For many of us, the term ‘conflict’ has a negative connotation. But the reality is that conflict is a part of everyday life, and avoiding conflict often leaves us feeling stuck, unhappy, or misaligned with our values. With the right tools, we can reframe conflicts as opportunities to communicate more effectively with others and ultimately engage in social change. 

In this free in-person workshop, participants will discuss various conflict responses and practice productive and healthy conflict responses through realistic roleplay scenarios. This workshop will include practice setting boundaries and advocating for themselves and others in their workplaces, homes, and communities.

While many individuals know how they would ideally like to respond to conflict, research shows that we are unlikely to implement these preferred responses unless we have confidence in our ability to do so. In Resolve programs, participants have the opportunity to both create a plan for responding to a stressful situation and to practice these responses - so that when a similar situation occurs in real life, they can be confident in their ability to respond.  You'll leave with new perspectives for navigating interpersonal dynamics and advocating for social justice - and confidence in putting these tools to action in your everyday life!

To build the foundation for this workshop, join us for the 90-minute webinar on July 29th! 

“The staff was very supportive and caring, and made it worthwhile to practice difficult situations. They listened to my personal situations and worries, and pushed me to practice these scenarios in a safe environment. I already feel more prepared to deal with conflict in my life, and their guidance pops into my head when I realize that a conflict is arising.”

- Resolve participant