Restorative Circles are a UU congregation tested way to restore relationships, build community and resolve conflict.

There are usually three conversations underlying our communication with each other. How can you untangle them?

Have you ever wondered why people sometimes act out of character during times of stress? Here's a fun way of understanding how the Frontal Cortex and Amygdala work together.

We live in anxious times, and this anxiety spills into our workplaces, homes, neighborhoods, and congregations. How can we productively work with anxiety? How can we prepare ourselves and our congregations for anxious challenges that may arise?

Healthy groups provide feedback loops so they can learn and grow as a group. One practice is to designate a "process observer" who takes notes on group process.

Not all conflict is alike. Different kinds of conflict require different kinds of responses. This is an overview of a model of conflict from Alban Institute consultant Speed Leas.

Living in a committed, covenantal community is a great way to avoid destructive conflict.

What can the congregation do in a crisis to avoid a crash during conflict? The solution mostly falls to the work of the driver of the car or the congregational leaders.

Yet we've learned that conflicts can present great opportunities for building community by examining together what we value the most and clarifying our purpose and mission as a community.

“He said, she said, they said, and now we have a conflict!” “I don’t remember what we fought about, but I do remember how I felt when you yelled at me.” “When I hid the ‘send’ key, I didn’t expect this reaction!” “Now that we are in the parking lot, let me tell you what I...

Some tips for making serious disagreements less frequent and more productive.

Learning how to be in community with people who have different opinions or experiences is essential in UU congregations.

Where Do We Begin?When it comes to developing a culture of safety, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some first steps:Recognize the need for Safe Congregations policies and procedures: Too often in our congregations, we expect and hope that bad behavior and other safety matters...