by Lorraine Segal | Jun 16, 2019
“Catch and Release”–a concept that can help us navigate conflict better. I heard someone at a community meeting use the term “catch and release” to describe how they turn their own thoughts from negative to positive. It struck me immediately that...
by Lorraine Segal | Mar 19, 2018
A powerful tool for healing and transforming conflict at work is affirming and envisioning harmony. One of the ways I support clients to resolve conflict is helping them re-imagine what is possible. Our stories have power and we can all get trapped by the stories we...
by LorraineSegal | Jun 15, 2015
=Can you forgive and accept the whole world? Several months ago, I began a daily practice of using affirmations from a Course in Miracles workbook. One of the affirmations was, “I forgive the world.” When I read this, tears came to my eyes and I felt deep relief. I...
by LorraineSegal | Jan 9, 2011
“Give people a fish and they eat for today. Teach them how to fish, and they will eat for a lifetime.”–Lao Tzu. My goal as a conflict intervention specialist is always to teach and empower others. I don’t just want to resolve a conflict for them, but help them...
by LorraineSegal | Nov 8, 2010
My blog has been a wonderful way for me to reflect on my fundamental beliefs about conflict resolution. Many times I would write a new entry, and then wonder uneasily if I was repeating myself. I realized that although I offer different stories and contexts, a few...
