HD703 The Energy of Conflict Resolution (1 cr.)

This course uses the principles of aikido to view conflict as a block to the natural flow of energy between people, and examines individual power to keep energy flowing. This class examines and critiques cultural beliefs and assumptions relating to conflict and explores more effective ways to respond to personal, family, workplace, community, and world conflict. Students learn numerous strategies for resolving conflict at physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate current attitudes and habitual responses to conflict.
2. Create new frameworks for thinking about conflict.
3. Analyze strategies for resolving conflict, including strategies for resolving conflict on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.
4. Analyze how different strategies for resolving conflict impact human relationships.
5. Evaluate select options for addressing specific conflict situations.