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Burma Diary
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Burma Diary

A travel diary written over the course of John Paul's first trip to Myanmar in Spring 2003.

2003
Elicitive/Catalyst: The Creation of Appropriate Models
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Elicitive/Catalyst: The Creation of Appropriate Models

A model outlining the goals, roles, and fundamental elements involved in a "pure elicitive" conflict resolution training process.

1996
Poetic Listening
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Poetic Listening

A version of the practice of poetic listening - listening for moments when a person speaks that touches something fairly deep about their understanding.

2016
“Yes, But Are They Talking?”: Some Thoughts on the Trainer as Student
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“Yes, But Are They Talking?”: Some Thoughts on the Trainer as Student

Reflections emergent from cross-cultural conflict and mediation training in Latin America.

1987
The Mediator’s Cultural Assumptions
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The Mediator’s Cultural Assumptions

A brief article clarifying how North American definitions of mediation may produce crucial points of tension when directly exported to other cultures, as well as suggesting factors for mediators to consider when moving between different cultural settings.

2000