The past is not a destination. It is a source of information. In conflict, the instinct is often to restore what once worked — in the belief that reversal will resolve the present situation. Mediation teaches a different lesson:resolution is not found by going back, but by integration. The past is not a destination.It is…

Understanding Feelings, Interests, and Needs in Conflict People who love each other fight.Friends who are deeply connected fight.Family members with lifelong bonds fight.It happens everywhere — and it happens even when the relationship is strong, aligned, and meaningful. One moment of misalignment, one unmet need, one emotional trigger… and the clash appears.Sometimes conflicts dissolve quickly.…