Becoming the change we wish to see: The unexpected benefits of conflict resolution work
Department
School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-18-2018
Embargo Period
12-4-2018
Abstract
Mediators, ombuds, and other peace workers generally see their work as a calling. They pursue this work because of a desire to help others while promoting healing and reconciliation. While their work helps clients, it frequently results in deeply personal transformations, changing the ways in which they relate to and communicate with their family, colleagues, and community members. After hearing anecdotal reports of these transformations, I designed this study to learn more about how the work of conflict resolution affects its practitioners. Data for this study come from interviews and surveys of peace workers in various settings.
Journal Title
Conflict Resolution Quarterly
Volume
36
Issue
1
First Page
21
Last Page
38
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21213