Education as a Peace-Building Tool

Managing conflict before it erupts into violence is a worthwhile skill for children and adults. Examples of peace education can be found in countries around the world. One example is the Connection Practice which teaches a... [ view full abstract ]

Managing conflict before it erupts into violence is a worthwhile skill for children and adults. Examples of peace education can be found in countries around the world. One example is the Connection Practice which teaches a skill set for building social and emotional intelligence in support of a more connected world. Two sets of skills are taught: 1) non-violent communication which includes a process of making observations, stating feelings, needs, and making requests to get needs met, and 2) Heart Math which teaches coherence;  a physiological state in which the nervous, cardiovascular, hormonal, and immune systems are working efficiently and harmoniously. In this session, the Connection Practice will be shared for participants to experience. In addition, participants will be invited to share practices from their own country.

Keywords: emotional intelligence, managing conflicts, non-violent communication, social intelligence