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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Unlocking Conflict</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/unlocking-conflict</link><description><![CDATA[Unlocking Conflict is a podcast all about handling conversations better – in work, at home or in life. We look at the skills that can help us navigate conflict better to reduce stress and build better relationships or get better outcomes. This isn’t just about the big blow outs – it’s about the small things too, like the feedback we want to give, but can’t work out how to say, or the conversation that just never happens.  Join our group of mediators, coaches and facilitators to start turning conflict on its head.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4431097/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Relationships</category><copyright>Copyright Unlocking Conflict</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg</url><title>Unlocking Conflict</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/unlocking-conflict</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 21:33:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Unlocking Conflict is a podcast all about handling conversations better – in work, at home or in life. We look at the skills that can help us navigate conflict better to reduce stress and build better relationships or get better outcomes. This isn’t...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Unlocking Conflict is a podcast all about handling conversations better – in work, at home or in life. We look at the skills that can help us navigate conflict better to reduce stress and build better relationships or get better outcomes. This isn’t just about the big blow outs – it’s about the small things too, like the feedback we want to give, but can’t work out how to say, or the conversation that just never happens.  Join our group of mediators, coaches and facilitators to start turning conflict on its head.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Relationships"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg"/><googleplay:email>feeds@spreaker.com</googleplay:email><googleplay:description>Unlocking Conflict is a podcast all about handling conversations better – in work, at home or in life. We look at the skills that can help us navigate conflict better to reduce stress and build better relationships or get better outcomes. This isn’t just about the big blow outs – it’s about the small things too, like the feedback we want to give, but can’t work out how to say, or the conversation that just never happens.  Join our group of mediators, coaches and facilitators to start turning conflict on its head.</googleplay:description><googleplay:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><item><title>Series update!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/series-update</link><description><![CDATA[A year on from our first episode and we're planning season 2! It will feature new guests, new questions and we'd love to hear from you.  <br />If you've got an idea, a topic, or something you're curious about to do with conflict and difficult conversations, get in touch! (Or anything else you'd like to request). <br />Email: <a href="mailto:unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk">unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk</a><br /> <br />We'd love to hear from you. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/c4ab76f2-6084-3c63-9875-c9d7e8123195</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 21:10:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44799625/unlocking_conflict_series_updateag467.mp3" length="293002" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A year on from our first episode and we're planning season 2! It will feature new guests, new questions and we'd love to hear from you.  
If you've got an idea, a topic, or something you're curious about to do with conflict and difficult...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A year on from our first episode and we're planning season 2! It will feature new guests, new questions and we'd love to hear from you.  <br />If you've got an idea, a topic, or something you're curious about to do with conflict and difficult conversations, get in touch! (Or anything else you'd like to request). <br />Email: <a href="mailto:unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk">unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk</a><br /> <br />We'd love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>A year on from our first episode and we're planning season 2! It will feature new guests, new questions and we'd love to hear from you.  
If you've got an idea, a topic, or something you're curious about to do with conflict and difficult conversations, get in touch! (Or anything else you'd like to request). 
Email: unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk
 
We'd love to hear from you. </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Noise, neighbours and how to approach it</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/noise-neighbours-and-how-to-approach-it</link><description><![CDATA[Noise from your neighbours can feel like one of the hardest things to resolve well. We know it’s a bigger issue than normal after months of lockdown, and it can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. But there are small steps you can take to try and improve the situation (or stop it getting worse). This episode covers top questions including :What can I do about the noise?What’s likely to make the situation worse?What if I’ve already fallen out with my neighbour?What if I don’t want to raise the issue?Where can I go for help if I don’t want to deal with it on my own? Episode resources:  Message to send to others with this issue: Hiya,I’ve just listened to this podcast about handling issues with your neighbours and I thought of your situation. You can listen to it at the link below for tips on things which might help. The organisations on the programme also offer help and support which you might be interested in.<a href="http://www.crux.org.uk/podcastsHope" rel="noopener">www.crux.org.uk/podcastsHope</a> you find it useful! Organisations that can support you:  Wandsworth Mediation Service: <a href="http://www.wandsworthmediation.org.ukPeacewell" rel="noopener">www.wandsworthmediation.org.ukPeacewell</a>: <a href="http://www.peacewell.org.ukCrux" rel="noopener">www.peacewell.org.ukCrux</a>: <a href="http://www.crux.org.uk" rel="noopener">www.crux.org.uk</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/0aaf9f70-869e-3b69-845a-9ffee9019059</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:25:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43389384/noise_neighbours_and_how_to_approach_it8tqsn.mp3" length="25526410" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Noise from your neighbours can feel like one of the hardest things to resolve well. We know it’s a bigger issue than normal after months of lockdown, and it can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. But there are small steps you can take to try and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Noise from your neighbours can feel like one of the hardest things to resolve well. We know it’s a bigger issue than normal after months of lockdown, and it can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. But there are small steps you can take to try and improve the situation (or stop it getting worse). This episode covers top questions including :What can I do about the noise?What’s likely to make the situation worse?What if I’ve already fallen out with my neighbour?What if I don’t want to raise the issue?Where can I go for help if I don’t want to deal with it on my own? Episode resources:  Message to send to others with this issue: Hiya,I’ve just listened to this podcast about handling issues with your neighbours and I thought of your situation. You can listen to it at the link below for tips on things which might help. The organisations on the programme also offer help and support which you might be interested in.<a href="http://www.crux.org.uk/podcastsHope" rel="noopener">www.crux.org.uk/podcastsHope</a> you find it useful! Organisations that can support you:  Wandsworth Mediation Service: <a href="http://www.wandsworthmediation.org.ukPeacewell" rel="noopener">www.wandsworthmediation.org.ukPeacewell</a>: <a href="http://www.peacewell.org.ukCrux" rel="noopener">www.peacewell.org.ukCrux</a>: <a href="http://www.crux.org.uk" rel="noopener">www.crux.org.uk</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1592</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Noise from your neighbours can feel like one of the hardest things to resolve well. We know it’s a bigger issue than normal after months of lockdown, and it can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. But there are small steps you can take to try and improve the situation (or stop it getting worse). This episode covers top questions including :What can I do about the noise?What’s likely to make the situation worse?What if I’ve already fallen out with my neighbour?What if I don’t want to raise the issue?Where can I go for help if I don’t want to deal with it on my own? Episode resources:  Message to send to others with this issue: Hiya,I’ve just listened to this podcast about handling issues with your neighbours and I thought of your situation. You can listen to it at the link below for tips on things which might help. The organisations on the programme also offer help and support which you might be interested in.www.crux.org.uk/podcastsHope you find it useful! Organisations that can support you:  Wandsworth Mediation Service: www.wandsworthmediation.org.ukPeacewell: www.peacewell.org.ukCrux: www.crux.org.uk</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Navigating Christmas and coronavirus well</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/navigating-christmas-and-coronavirus-wel</link><description><![CDATA[Christmas looks very different this year, and so do the conversations around who to spend it with. If you’re facing tricky decisions because of coronavirus, on top of the usual Christmas tensions, this is the episode for you!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/4bf1564b-89db-3672-8c1c-87344f0fb636</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:58:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42363682/navigating_christmas_and_coronavirus_well8pim0.mp3" length="21200650" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christmas looks very different this year, and so do the conversations around who to spend it with. If you’re facing tricky decisions because of coronavirus, on top of the usual Christmas tensions, this is the episode for you!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christmas looks very different this year, and so do the conversations around who to spend it with. If you’re facing tricky decisions because of coronavirus, on top of the usual Christmas tensions, this is the episode for you!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1321</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Christmas looks very different this year, and so do the conversations around who to spend it with. If you’re facing tricky decisions because of coronavirus, on top of the usual Christmas tensions, this is the episode for you!</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Mediation Part 2: how to suggest mediation as a way forward</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/mediation-part-2-how-to-suggest-mediatio</link><description><![CDATA[Part 2 of our mediation special starts off with the practical question of how you might get a mediator, or suggest to someone that mediation might be a helpful way forward. We look at things to bear in mind while doing that, and finally how mediation techniques can help us counteract polarisation.Where to find a mediator: Email us at <a href="mailto:unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk">unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk</a> if you have any questions and we can point you in the right direction. Family mediation: <a href="https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/Civil" rel="noopener">https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/Civil</a> & commercial mediation: <a href="https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search/Community" rel="noopener">https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search/Community</a> mediation:Drop us an email <a href="mailto:unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk">unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk</a> and we can signpost you to local mediation charities in LondonOr you can search in your local area,Or find a mediator on <a href="https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search" rel="noopener">https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search</a>/ If you live in the London boroughs of Wandsworth, Islington or Camden, our community mediation services can help you for free:Wandsworth: <a href="http://www.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCamden" rel="noopener">www.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCamden</a> & Islington: <a href="http://www.crux.org" rel="noopener">www.crux.org</a>.uk  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/6de9f343-e716-3b5b-9824-fa76472bf1ca</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:34:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41259383/mediation_part_2_how_to_suggest_mediation_as_a_way_forward6jzcr.mp3" length="10628998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Part 2 of our mediation special starts off with the practical question of how you might get a mediator, or suggest to someone that mediation might be a helpful way forward. We look at things to bear in mind while doing that, and finally how mediation...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 2 of our mediation special starts off with the practical question of how you might get a mediator, or suggest to someone that mediation might be a helpful way forward. We look at things to bear in mind while doing that, and finally how mediation techniques can help us counteract polarisation.Where to find a mediator: Email us at <a href="mailto:unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk">unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk</a> if you have any questions and we can point you in the right direction. Family mediation: <a href="https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/Civil" rel="noopener">https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/Civil</a> & commercial mediation: <a href="https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search/Community" rel="noopener">https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search/Community</a> mediation:Drop us an email <a href="mailto:unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk">unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk</a> and we can signpost you to local mediation charities in LondonOr you can search in your local area,Or find a mediator on <a href="https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search" rel="noopener">https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search</a>/ If you live in the London boroughs of Wandsworth, Islington or Camden, our community mediation services can help you for free:Wandsworth: <a href="http://www.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCamden" rel="noopener">www.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCamden</a> & Islington: <a href="http://www.crux.org" rel="noopener">www.crux.org</a>.uk  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1510</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Part 2 of our mediation special starts off with the practical question of how you might get a mediator, or suggest to someone that mediation might be a helpful way forward. We look at things to bear in mind while doing that, and finally how mediation techniques can help us counteract polarisation.Where to find a mediator: Email us at unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk if you have any questions and we can point you in the right direction. Family mediation: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/Civil &amp; commercial mediation: https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search/Community mediation:Drop us an email unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk and we can signpost you to local mediation charities in LondonOr you can search in your local area,Or find a mediator on https://civilmediation.org/mediator-search/ If you live in the London boroughs of Wandsworth, Islington or Camden, our community mediation services can help you for free:Wandsworth: www.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCamden &amp; Islington: www.crux.org.uk  </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Mediation Part 1: the power of mediation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/mediation-part-1-the-power-of-mediation</link><description><![CDATA[In this mediation special, we look at how mediation can help transform seemingly hopeless situations. We hear how from the courts, to the workplace to the street, mediation creates a space where people travel from toxic conflict to relief. And we find out how Stephen, Sharon and Phil discovered mediation themselves.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/747b4713-1f38-3eec-b749-12a25a6453fd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:52:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41139978/mediation_part_1_the_power_of_mediationb2p4i.mp3" length="16926982" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this mediation special, we look at how mediation can help transform seemingly hopeless situations. We hear how from the courts, to the workplace to the street, mediation creates a space where people travel from toxic conflict to relief. And we find...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this mediation special, we look at how mediation can help transform seemingly hopeless situations. We hear how from the courts, to the workplace to the street, mediation creates a space where people travel from toxic conflict to relief. And we find out how Stephen, Sharon and Phil discovered mediation themselves.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1769</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>In this mediation special, we look at how mediation can help transform seemingly hopeless situations. We hear how from the courts, to the workplace to the street, mediation creates a space where people travel from toxic conflict to relief. And we find out how Stephen, Sharon and Phil discovered mediation themselves.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Stuck in a loop? How to stop having the same argument again and again</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/stuck-in-a-loop-how-to-stop-having-the-s</link><description><![CDATA[What can we do when we keep having the same issue or argument with someone? We look at how and why arguments repeat themselves, and how to break the cycle, including:Why timing mattersHow powerful changing the conversation is, even when you continue to disagreeWays to bring clarity and resolution to deeply rooted issues.NB: You don’t need to do this on your own - sometimes you need support. Look out for our next episode on mediation and conflict coaching for how other people can help in a conflict situation. Episode links: If you’re interested, this article covers The Drama Triangle and how you can break out of it if you find yourself in it:https://www.forbes.com/sites/remyblumenfeld/2018/12/07/how-to-transform-your-relationships-by-getting-creative/ ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/30ecc4cf-0470-3ea9-8e87-a10ed0cfa306</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:34:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40546175/08_stuck_in_a_loop_how_to_stop_having_the_same_argument_over_over6msdb.mp3" length="22996472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What can we do when we keep having the same issue or argument with someone? We look at how and why arguments repeat themselves, and how to break the cycle, including:Why timing mattersHow powerful changing the conversation is, even when you continue...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What can we do when we keep having the same issue or argument with someone? We look at how and why arguments repeat themselves, and how to break the cycle, including:Why timing mattersHow powerful changing the conversation is, even when you continue to disagreeWays to bring clarity and resolution to deeply rooted issues.NB: You don’t need to do this on your own - sometimes you need support. Look out for our next episode on mediation and conflict coaching for how other people can help in a conflict situation. Episode links: If you’re interested, this article covers The Drama Triangle and how you can break out of it if you find yourself in it:https://www.forbes.com/sites/remyblumenfeld/2018/12/07/how-to-transform-your-relationships-by-getting-creative/ ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1638</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>What can we do when we keep having the same issue or argument with someone? We look at how and why arguments repeat themselves, and how to break the cycle, including:Why timing mattersHow powerful changing the conversation is, even when you continue to disagreeWays to bring clarity and resolution to deeply rooted issues.NB: You don’t need to do this on your own - sometimes you need support. Look out for our next episode on mediation and conflict coaching for how other people can help in a conflict situation. Episode links: If you’re interested, this article covers The Drama Triangle and how you can break out of it if you find yourself in it:https://www.forbes.com/sites/remyblumenfeld/2018/12/07/how-to-transform-your-relationships-by-getting-creative/ </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Breaking the silence: opening up a conversation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/breaking-the-silence-opening-up-a-conver</link><description><![CDATA[Continuing our focus on difficult conversations, we ask: what if someone isn’t telling you what’s going on? Maybe you suspect they’re annoyed with you, or maybe you’ve had an argument and everything’s gone silent since….or maybe they’re just not being themselves and you’re not sure why. We look at how to open up conversations when there’s an elephant in the room. Plus: friendships that drift, the difference between needing space and avoiding conflict and how to create space for honest conversations.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/133a6f83-2898-3235-b56f-2c2055b9284c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:22:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40043801/breaking_the_silenceatrso.mp3" length="12970078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Continuing our focus on difficult conversations, we ask: what if someone isn’t telling you what’s going on? Maybe you suspect they’re annoyed with you, or maybe you’ve had an argument and everything’s gone silent since….or maybe they’re just not being...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing our focus on difficult conversations, we ask: what if someone isn’t telling you what’s going on? Maybe you suspect they’re annoyed with you, or maybe you’ve had an argument and everything’s gone silent since….or maybe they’re just not being themselves and you’re not sure why. We look at how to open up conversations when there’s an elephant in the room. Plus: friendships that drift, the difference between needing space and avoiding conflict and how to create space for honest conversations.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1844</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Continuing our focus on difficult conversations, we ask: what if someone isn’t telling you what’s going on? Maybe you suspect they’re annoyed with you, or maybe you’ve had an argument and everything’s gone silent since….or maybe they’re just not being themselves and you’re not sure why. We look at how to open up conversations when there’s an elephant in the room. Plus: friendships that drift, the difference between needing space and avoiding conflict and how to create space for honest conversations.  </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>De-escalating conflict</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/de-escalating-conflict</link><description><![CDATA[What can we do when a conversation is going really wrong, in the heat of the moment? This week, we look at de-escalating conflict. How can we notice when a conversation is getting out of control, and how can we turn it back around?Plus: conflict by text/social media, and what happens when someone doesn’t listen. Episode links:How I survived workplace bullying: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmRKlZEXVQMAcas" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmRKlZEXVQMAcas</a> website for advice on workplace rights and grievance procedures: <a href="http://www.acas.org.ukAnd" rel="noopener">www.acas.org.ukAnd</a> the Acas helpline: 0300 123 1100Mediation:www.wandsworthmediation.org.uk<a href="http://www.crux.org" rel="noopener">www.crux.org</a>.uk ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/f7976ed2-06f2-5d1b-8223-454a0d80df39</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:37:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/38455741/de_escalating_conflict_9np8y.mp3" length="11474674" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What can we do when a conversation is going really wrong, in the heat of the moment? This week, we look at de-escalating conflict. How can we notice when a conversation is getting out of control, and how can we turn it back around?Plus: conflict by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What can we do when a conversation is going really wrong, in the heat of the moment? This week, we look at de-escalating conflict. How can we notice when a conversation is getting out of control, and how can we turn it back around?Plus: conflict by text/social media, and what happens when someone doesn’t listen. Episode links:How I survived workplace bullying: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmRKlZEXVQMAcas" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmRKlZEXVQMAcas</a> website for advice on workplace rights and grievance procedures: <a href="http://www.acas.org.ukAnd" rel="noopener">www.acas.org.ukAnd</a> the Acas helpline: 0300 123 1100Mediation:www.wandsworthmediation.org.uk<a href="http://www.crux.org" rel="noopener">www.crux.org</a>.uk ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>What can we do when a conversation is going really wrong, in the heat of the moment? This week, we look at de-escalating conflict. How can we notice when a conversation is getting out of control, and how can we turn it back around?Plus: conflict by text/social media, and what happens when someone doesn’t listen. Episode links:How I survived workplace bullying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmRKlZEXVQMAcas website for advice on workplace rights and grievance procedures: www.acas.org.ukAnd the Acas helpline: 0300 123 1100Mediation:www.wandsworthmediation.org.ukwww.crux.org.uk </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0d44f8bb3447a9d6a69b7a46269103.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Preparing for a tricky conversation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/preparing-for-a-tricky-conversation</link><description><![CDATA[We look at preparing for difficult conversations: why it matters, and techniques for how to do it, so you can have the conversations you want to have, rather than the ones you regret.Plus: Sharon and Phil share how they psych themselves up for conversations they’d rather avoid, and Fiona reveals how she feels about Stephen’s moth-counting habits.We’d love to hear from you – if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to email us at <a href="mailto:unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk.Further">unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk.Further</a> resources and support:Mediation and Conflict:www.crux.org.uk<a href="http://www.peacewell.org.ukwww.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCounselling/individual" rel="noopener">www.peacewell.org.ukwww.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCounselling/individual</a> therapy:You can find a full list of free services on the NHS website: <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/" rel="noopener">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/9c610532-6152-5cea-921c-13288f32a2b7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:01:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/31739070/preparing_for_a_tricky_conversation_7xxib.mp3" length="12089390" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We look at preparing for difficult conversations: why it matters, and techniques for how to do it, so you can have the conversations you want to have, rather than the ones you regret.Plus: Sharon and Phil share how they psych themselves up for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We look at preparing for difficult conversations: why it matters, and techniques for how to do it, so you can have the conversations you want to have, rather than the ones you regret.Plus: Sharon and Phil share how they psych themselves up for conversations they’d rather avoid, and Fiona reveals how she feels about Stephen’s moth-counting habits.We’d love to hear from you – if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to email us at <a href="mailto:unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk.Further">unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk.Further</a> resources and support:Mediation and Conflict:www.crux.org.uk<a href="http://www.peacewell.org.ukwww.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCounselling/individual" rel="noopener">www.peacewell.org.ukwww.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCounselling/individual</a> therapy:You can find a full list of free services on the NHS website: <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/" rel="noopener">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1718</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>We look at preparing for difficult conversations: why it matters, and techniques for how to do it, so you can have the conversations you want to have, rather than the ones you regret.Plus: Sharon and Phil share how they psych themselves up for conversations they’d rather avoid, and Fiona reveals how she feels about Stephen’s moth-counting habits.We’d love to hear from you – if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to email us at unlockingconflict@crux.org.uk.Further resources and support:Mediation and Conflict:www.crux.org.ukwww.peacewell.org.ukwww.wandsworthmediation.co.ukCounselling/individual therapy:You can find a full list of free services on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33ead906e92522aaf2927cfe65c235fe.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>How do we do conflict better?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/12595059/how-do-we-do-conflict-better</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we begin with the first question: why bother thinking about conflict? Can you learn how to handle conversations better and what happens when you do?Plus: how our brains are wired to freeze, fight or fly and why thinking of an iceberg can help you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">unlockingconflict.podbean.com/f9084833-a951-5b05-ab6f-0b2f3e9b22cf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:35:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28831646/first_episode_final_76ds3.mp3" length="17089128" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Unlocking Conflict</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we begin with the first question: why bother thinking about conflict? Can you learn how to handle conversations better and what happens when you do?Plus: how our brains are wired to freeze, fight or fly and why thinking of an iceberg...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we begin with the first question: why bother thinking about conflict? Can you learn how to handle conversations better and what happens when you do?Plus: how our brains are wired to freeze, fight or fly and why thinking of an iceberg can help you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2442</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ef3fd665d4a33d2705fe2dfdfc0bf16.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Unlocking Conflict</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>In this episode, we begin with the first question: why bother thinking about conflict? Can you learn how to handle conversations better and what happens when you do?Plus: how our brains are wired to freeze, fight or fly and why thinking of an iceberg can help you.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ef3fd665d4a33d2705fe2dfdfc0bf16.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item></channel></rss>
