Transforming Conflict
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clergy miscondeuct
clergy self-care
conflict in congregations
difficult conversations
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neuro-biological responses to conflict
pandemic response
small group processes
spiritual practices
Product details
- ISBN 9781538161821
- Weight: 358g
- Dimensions: 148 x 214mm
- Publication Date: 15 Jun 2022
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Conflict is endemic to congregational life. Because congregations exist to help us find meaning and purpose, we find it difficult to realize that not everyone shares our understanding or approach. Many of us have cultural backgrounds that teach us that conflict is bad or to be avoided. Conflict Transformation, on the other hand, treats conflict as an opportunity to learn and grow, both individually, and institutionally. Exploring new understandings of how our bodies and minds respond to conflict, Cooley offers concrete strategies for personal growth and healthy congregational functioning. Anticipating new conflicts that may arise from recent traumas of pandemic response and political division, Cooley offers a way to make painful conversations sources of healing. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as a parish minister and denominational official, Cooley weaves personal reflections with intellectual theory. Each chapter includes discussion questions that make it a valuable resource for group conversation and learning.
Terasa Cooley has over 30 years of experience as a parish minister and denominational official, and is a recognized trainer and speaker on many issues related to healthy congregational functioning. Ordained as a Unitarian Universalist minister, Cooley received her BA at the University of Texas, her MDiv at Harvard Divinity School, and Doctor of Ministry at Hartford Seminary.
