Conflict Resolution Day – October 17, 2019

Sara Barnes, MVMP President 

For many years, cities, towns, schools and organizations have been celebrating Conflict Resolution Day on the third Thursday of October.  In Massachusetts it is Conflict Resolution week. MVMP wants to work with you to make this day a reality.

What can you do to honor Conflict Resolution Day?  Here are a few ideas:

  • Put a statement on your website such as We honor International Conflict Resolution Day.  Add a note specific to your organization.

  • Take the time to talk with someone with whom you have a conflict.  “In honor of Conflict Resolution Day, I want to take time to work with you to resolve our conflict.”

  • Gather your family for a Conflict Resolution meal and talk about how you resolve conflicts together.

  • Talk to your co-workers about doing something at work together.  Team building can be part of a pro-active Conflict Resolution Day.

  • Communicate with legislators and elected officials about your interest in resolving a specific conflict in the town, state, county or world.

  • Reflect on your own actions and plan to work on your own conflict resolution skills and practices.

At MVMP, Conflict Resolution Day is every day for us.  We provide mediation, facilitation, conflict coaching and support for many on Martha’s Vineyard.  Be a part of the work and take some time on October 17, 2019 to celebrate this important day.

Testimonials

“I was terrified when I came into the court. It seemed like the end of the world. Thanks to my compassionate and understanding mediators, I was able to have a productive conversation with someone I considered an adversary. I couldn’t believe we were able to work it out without going in front of a judge. Thank you MVMP.”

– Small Claims Client

“I was really not looking forward to mediation. But it turned turned out to be relatively pleasant. I really enjoyed working with the two of you. I plan to recommend mediation to others.”

– Divorce Client

“You brought us all together. It was awesome. I am so relieved. All our people felt uplifted, more united and part of a team. In particular one Board member said she felt she was taken care of with kindness and wisdom. We all know each other much better, have defined our work together and are in such better shape than we were when we started. Thank you MVMP.”

– Facilitation Client

“If you have the chance to do Conflict Coaching, DO IT! It was eye opening for me. My coach was kind, insightful and such a great listener. Most importantly, I learned so much about myself and about how I handle conflict. I now have a good, solid conflict management plan for the future.”

– Conflict Coaching Client

“It was valuable to help me handle a current conflict in my workplace. Putting a positive spin on conflict was an eye-opener for me. It gives me a structure to address problems. We had a very serious conflict at work recently so this is very important and relevant to me right now.”

– Workplace Conflict Management Services