Mediate.com's Conflict Resolution NewsletterMarch 30, 2005 #136
Com especial relevância para os seguintes artigos:
Attribution Theory & De-Escalation: Transforming Concrete into Abstract as a Method of Conflict Management
by Kenneth B. Gorton
Abstract thought can be defined as our ability for rational problem-solving that allows us to see things from multiple perspectives. I believe that conflict de-escalation techniques during the mediation process can help parties re-engage their abstract problem-solving abilities, and ultimately embrace positive solution-oriented ways of thinking. I further posit that conflict de-escalation is the key to creating an environment where negative attributions can then be shifted—through the use of several techniques—allowing each party to adopt a new frame of reference from which they can more effectively view their own behaviors and the behaviors of each other.
Beyond Blame
by Lynn Duryee
When I became the Marin County family law judge this year, I expected to rule on child custody issues, disagreements about visitation, and disputes involving payment of child support. What I didn’t expect to rule on were fights between parents over whether their child should play soccer or lacrosse; study piano or violin; receive orthodontic treatment with Dr. Gonzalez in San Rafael or Dr. Falkow in Mill Valley; be bat mitzvah’d at the temple or confirmed in the church.
Difficult Conversations
by Trime Persinger
Sometimes we want to initiate a difficult conversation with someone we care about--a friend, partner, or family member. We want the other person to know our thoughts regarding an issue we feel strongly about, but we’re concerned that bringing up the subject will precipitate a conflict between us. For example, we want to tell him that his words or actions have been hurtful to us; or we see in him a pattern of self-destructive behavior that concerns us; or we want to express an opinion that is contrary to his.
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