Wisdom and Conflict Resolution: A Possible Framework for Integrated Practice

Authors

Rachel Goldberg, DePauw University
Brian Blancke, Vantage Partners

Abstract

What would it look like to practice in a way that fully supported not only the cognitive and emotional intelligence of practitioners and parties, but their somatic and spiritual intelligence as well? Good practice is more than strong technique and knowledge. Good work depends on intention, presence, and a connection with parties. The authors argue that for interveners and parties, conflict involves all four dimensions of human understanding. Given the systemic nature of conflict intervention, the authors explore what multi-dimensional practice might look like, and propose a new multi-dimensional framework grounded in current work. The article includes practice examples showing how excellent practitioners incorporate religion and spirituality into their conflict resolution process design, while protecting and enhancing the self-determination of parties.

Disciplines

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration | Law | Psychiatry and Psychology

Recommended Citation

Rachel Goldberg & Brian Blancke, Wisdom and Conflict Resolution: A Possible Framework for Integrated Practice, 13 Cardozo J. Conflict Resol. 437 (2012).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjcr/vol13/iss2/5