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By David F. Dawes
CONFLICT resolution continues to gain increasing credibility in Christian
circles – and in the broader secular society – as a process for solving problems.
The Victoria-based South Island Dispute Resolution Centre (SIDRC) specializes in
this approach, and also offers ways of dealing with other social concerns.
In January, SIDRC presented a workshop entitled ‘Create healthy boundaries, side step conflict and say No!’
Another event was a professional focus group meeting aimed at evaluating the
Addiction Recovery Coach Program. SIDRC also helps promote ARTec Victoria, which offers art therapy, mediation
services and alternative approaches to various struggles.
According to the group’s website, SIDRC “programs and activities promote an understanding of conflict as an opportunity
for constructive and creative change. We do this by stressing good
communication and problem solving approaches designed to strengthen
relationships and reach mutually rewarding solutions.”
SIDRC stresses the benefits of mediation, stating:
“It can improve communication and help to build new relationships that meet
everyone's needs. Mediation can produce agreements without . . . court actions
that may cause bitterness and stress for all people involved.
“The people involved in the dispute make the decisions that form the terms of
their agreement. Individuals take an active part in solving their own problems,
rather than waiting for a judge to impose a solution.”
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