{"id":2326,"date":"2022-02-16T15:12:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peace.no\/vare-aktiviteter\/kurs-og-workshops\/dialog-i-konflikter\/"},"modified":"2024-12-12T08:43:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T08:43:59","slug":"dialogue-in-conflict","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peace.no\/en\/our-activities\/courses\/dialogue-in-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"Dialogue in Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dialogue in Conflict<\/h2>

This course is for all who want to explore how dialogue can be used to transform conflicts into new opportunities. The training course is open and relevant for anyone, regardless of their background.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t

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Dialogue is a unique form of communication. Instead of convincing and \u00abwinning\u00bb over others with facts and arguments, we go in depth, challenging how we understand ourselves and our relationships with others. Using dialogue, we create a safe space to express thoughts, feelings, experiences, and our philosophy of life \u2013in this space, new relationships develop, and broken relationships can be resumed.<\/p>\n

Read more about our dialogue approach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Course Content<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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\u00abDialogue in Conflict\u00bb is an introductory course, addressing various topics that can contribute to transforming conflicts, including tools for communication and conflict analysis. This is a five-day process-oriented course with a series of exercises where the participants actively use their own life experiences.<\/p>\n

MAIN COMPONENTS<\/p>\n

Identity
\n<\/strong>Through exercises, you will learn more about yourself and how to build trust in a group. The focus is on the importance of one’s own identity in a communication relationship. This is also an introduction to understanding the dialogue approach.<\/p>\n

Introduction to Dialogue
\n<\/strong>We introduce the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue\u2019s approach to dialogue and conflict transformation. Together, we explore the concept of dialogue through exercises where the participants are challenged to reflect on various elements of a dialogue process.<\/p>\n

Active Listening and the Art of Asking Good Questions
\n<\/strong>We are introduced to two basic components of a dialogue: Active listening and dialogical questions. Through exercises, the participants will experience these tools in practice. Participants will also share reflections on how the characteristics needed for active listening and asking good questions can be developed.<\/p>\n

Conflict Analysis Tools
\n<\/strong>Conflict analysis is important in a transformative dialogue process. Based on personal examples, the participants will apply three steps in analyzing a conflict:<\/p>\n