Engage Effectively with Personal, Relational & Group Tension

Struggling with navigating conflicts constructively?

… balancing your own needs with those of others during disagreements?

… expressing yourself without feeling misunderstood or frustrated?

Do you avoid difficult conversations out of fear of making things worse?

Or, notice them escalating into unproductive arguments or power struggles?

… fighting to be ‘right’ and repeating patterns of attack & defend; demand & rebel; anger & shame…

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotions in a conflict? 

… tired of unresolved tensions?…stuck in the blame game?...when every word seems to be digging a deeper hole in your connection?
 

You’re not alone… Conflict is an inevitable part of our lives!​

However, instead of viewing conflict as something to avoid or to win, it can be embraced as an opportunity for deeper understanding, trust and connection.  

In this training, we explore how to transform tension and conflict into deeper, more authentic connection and powerful learning experiences, enabling us to care for what matters to everyone involved. 

You Can Gain:

- Tools for conflict engagement: A robust system for addressing and transforming interpersonal and group tensions.

- Resilience in conflict:  Remain present and constructive, even when faced with unmet needs and disagreements.

- Communication skills:  Express yourself honestly and listen empathically, cultivating genuine connection.

- Deeper relationships: Use conflict as a way to deepen trust, connection and shared understanding.

- Increased emotional intelligence: Recognize and engage productively with your emotions and those of others during conflicts.

- Self-awareness: Understand your own triggers and patterns in conflicts to respond more consciously.​​​

- Conflict mastery: Deal with conflict and difficult relationships with more fluidity, confidence and trust

We Explore:

- The dynamics of conflict: Understand the underlying causes of conflict and why it can be so challenging to engage with.

- The 4 habitual conflict styles: Identify and transform your default responses to conflict, whether its avoidance, confrontation, passivity or passive aggression.

- Support systems: Create and utilise systems that cultivate ongoing well-being, mutual understanding and growth.

- Transformative communication strategies: Shift from defensive reactions to open, constructive dialogues.

- Collaborative problem-solving: Navigate your needs and others’ needs to find balanced, effective solutions.

- (Re)build trust and connection: Dissolve enemy images and bring compassion, understanding and care even in the midst of disagreement. 

- Supporting others in conflict: Gain insights on how to help others navigate their conflicts while maintaining ‘omnipartiality’ (supporting everyone involved).

- Practical and versatile application: Engage in role-playing and real-life scenarios to learn how to apply these skills in personal relationships, professional settings and community groups.

Facilitator: Donnal Gannon

Based in South Portugal, I am a catalyst for personal, relational, and cultural transformation. Since 2003, I've been providing training, facilitation, consultancy, and coaching globally. My work integrates tools from Nonviolent Communication, Sociocracy, and other modalities, focused on conscious communication, effective collaboration, and personal healing.

Living and teaching in intentional communities, I’ve seen firsthand how these practices can transform lives. My approach is to slow down, bring awareness to harmful patterns, and create space for more connected, effective interactions. I’m passionate about sharing this with others to help co-create a world that works better for everyone. Learn More