In John Lederach’s (2001) article, Five Qualities of Practce in Support of Reconciliation Process, he argues that the path to forgiveness and reconciliation on a global scale is a process, not just a choice. The five qualities of practice he identifies are:
1. Reconciliation as relationship centric – here Lederach (2001) explains that reconciliation starts with the relationship not just the “issues” between those involved in the conflict.
2. Reconciliation as accompaniment – He explains when a third party becomes involved in trying to resolve a conflict (a mediator) they should not try to take over or push/force a resolution on the two opposing parties; rather, they should become a support system during the process. “(It) is not their communication …show more content…
No one formulated conflict management technique is going to work because the minds and hearts of any one person are unpredictable. This is why he suggests the focus be centered on the attitude and character of those involved in the conflict, thus putting great emphasis on the damaged relationship. This is the heart of authentic reconciliation. Lederach’s view is holistic in that he puts emphasis on the interconnected dynamics of relationships by arguing that conflict evolves from an individual(s) mistrust, misperception and/or frustration of another. Someone’s intertwined thoughts; feelings and perceptions are what drive the conflict. Instead of focusing on the “issue” at the surface, focus should be centered on what inspired the misperception, mistrust and frustration. However, to move on in the reconciliation process, an opportunity and an environment where people can focus on the relationship, share perceptions, feelings and experiences, with the sole goal of creating new, healthier perceptions of one another is the only way to experience healing, change for the better, and an opportunity to move
1. Reconciliation as relationship centric – here Lederach (2001) explains that reconciliation starts with the relationship not just the “issues” between those involved in the conflict.
2. Reconciliation as accompaniment – He explains when a third party becomes involved in trying to resolve a conflict (a mediator) they should not try to take over or push/force a resolution on the two opposing parties; rather, they should become a support system during the process. “(It) is not their communication …show more content…
No one formulated conflict management technique is going to work because the minds and hearts of any one person are unpredictable. This is why he suggests the focus be centered on the attitude and character of those involved in the conflict, thus putting great emphasis on the damaged relationship. This is the heart of authentic reconciliation. Lederach’s view is holistic in that he puts emphasis on the interconnected dynamics of relationships by arguing that conflict evolves from an individual(s) mistrust, misperception and/or frustration of another. Someone’s intertwined thoughts; feelings and perceptions are what drive the conflict. Instead of focusing on the “issue” at the surface, focus should be centered on what inspired the misperception, mistrust and frustration. However, to move on in the reconciliation process, an opportunity and an environment where people can focus on the relationship, share perceptions, feelings and experiences, with the sole goal of creating new, healthier perceptions of one another is the only way to experience healing, change for the better, and an opportunity to move