AASW Webinar Recording | Finding Common Ground - Working with conflict stories

Capability Level: Emerging; Evolving

We naturally create stories to help us make meaning of our world, but in conflict situations the kinds of stories we typically tell ourselves can actually make it harder for us to manage and resolve the conflict constructively. In this session you will learn about two typical types of conflict stories – one in which people are stuck and miserable, and another in which people develop resilience and choices. Most importantly, you will discover the six shifts that people who are trapped in a dysfunctional conflict story need to make in order to respond to conflict more constructively. You will leave this session with simple coaching tools to help a client explore their conflict story and become the hero of their future.

Who should register?

This webinar is suitable for anyone who has experienced conflict, or who works with people who are in conflict. It will be both personally useful and professionally useful as you will learn how to work with your own conflict stories and will learn how to work with other people’s conflict stories.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore how we use stories to make meaning in our lives, and the impact this has on how we understand and behave in conflict.
• Identify the attributes of the stories we typically tell about conflict.
• Promote the six main shifts a conflict story needs to promote constructive conflict engagement.
• Use simple tools to support others to make those shifts.

AASW Credentials: Mental Health; Clinical

Testimonials

• "I highly valued this training! Very practical lens to apply to conflict stories and consider how to not just lead clients but also staff."
• "Samantha’s content, knowledge and insights are exceptional."