Holiday gatherings can come with the invisible stress of potential arguments and conflict. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Tapping into empathy skills can help prepare you to face conflict head-on ...

Conflict may be the uninvited guest who lingers longer than he’s wanted and comes bearing baggage. But suppose conflict did visit and made your relationships stronger, rather than ripping them apart?

Conflict is a fact of life and occurs for a variety of reasons, such as differing perspectives, priorities or solutions to a problem. Many believe that "misunderstanding is the cause of 90% of all ...

Click here for the original audio. Whether it's an election year, a time of war or both, people are becoming increasingly entrenched in their views, perhaps demonizing those who disagree with them.

Teaching students to put aside their differences until they’re feeling calm can help them learn to resolve issues independently.

Everyone experiences conflict at work. Perhaps you’ve recently been in conflict with a peer. They aren’t meeting your timeline—but they feel you aren’t communicating clearly about what you need for ...

Human Resources (HR) professionals play a crucial role in fostering a productive, positive work environment. One of the biggest challenges they face is understanding how diverse personalities ...

We’ve all had those days when our mood is just off. Maybe you woke up on the wrong side of the bed and sent a snippy response to a text and later snapped at your partner after a long day. It happens ...

At Santa Barbara Charter School, two students engage at a conflict resolution pathway that teaches them to listen, express feelings, and find peaceful solutions, turning everyday disagreements into ...

This essay is excerpted from a recent Chronicle special report, “Fostering Students’ Free Expression,” available in the Chronicle Store. R ecent events on college campuses and Capitol Hill highlight a ...