understanding

An interview by Christian Piatt about the book, Reconcile: Conflict Transformation for Ordinary Christians.

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

A summary of the characteristics of two groups of participants in a conflict resolution training event. 

A working infrastructure matrix that outlines four categories of inquiry to guide the development of a more comprehensive approach to peacebuilding.

Reflections on walking and the embodiment of alongsideness in contexts of training, teaching, and facilitation.

A description of two mutually influential and connect levels of conflict: content and relationship.

An exercise oriented toward creating a safe space for proactive dialogue and increased understanding of people’s experiences, fears, and expectations on diversity, race, and gender.

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

Twelve reflections gathered through the experience of mediating between YATAMA and the Sandinista government in Nicaragua.