COMPASSIONATELY CONFRONTING CONFLICT: Overcoming The Fear Of Conflict

Conflict is often something that we try to avoid. It is often viewed as hostile, frustrating, negative, uncomfortable, and “win or lose” in its outcomes. Sometimes the fear of confrontation can get in the way of what we really want to say, which can put up a roadblock between us and healthy and effective communication. Though a fear of confrontation can be challenging, you aren’t alone in this fear. Many people have conflict anxiety and don’t have the tools to constructively ease this anxiety, but knowing the right techniques can help you overcome it. So what does it mean when conflict is classified as being “positive”? In this series, you will learn the benefits of conflict and how to compassionately resolve conflicts by fostering a genuine desire to understand that is tempered with empathy and respect can be beneficial when conflict arises with co-workers, in the classroom with students and…