I have always felt that one of the greatest skills a midwife can posses is the ability to facilitate conflict. Conflict is an opportunity to transform and the childbearing continuum is rife with circumstances that provide such occasions. The ability to navigate conflict and facilitate peace is invaluable. Enough said!
We will study the following topics:
New Definitions of Peace and Conflict
Styles of Conflict Resolution
The A B C's of Conflict Resolution
Creating Win/Win Situations
Understanding Rank, Power, and Privilege
Ideas not Ideologies
Large Group Transformation
Using Influence and Power Wisely
Sitting in the Fire
Politics of the Heart
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