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102. Michelle LeBaron: How to Resolve Conflicts & De-Escalate Political Conversations

Apr 6, 2023
01:18:44

In an interview with Aaron, Michelle Lebaron discussed her interest in conflict resolution, which stemmed from her background in law and mediation. She highlighted the challenges within family law, where people can become vicious towards one another. Michelle also shared her thoughts on how to de-escalate political and religious discussions, as well as how to approach negotiations.

Michelle LeBaron is a highly acclaimed scholar specializing in conflict transformation, arts, and resilience. Her research focuses on two main areas: conflict across religious and worldview differences, and the role of arts in collective memory and reconciliation processes. As a recipient of a Wallenberg Fellowship, she worked with renowned visual artist Dr. Kim Berman and other artists to explore the role of arts in South African transitional justice. Michelle's books include Changing Our Worlds: Art as Transformative Practice and The Choreography of Resolution: Conflict, Movement and Neuroscience. Her work spans various disciplines and communities and includes initiatives like Dancing at the Crossroads and Enacting Resilience. Michelle is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant on intercultural conflict resolution, the role of arts in fostering resilient leadership, and creative ways of engaging political and religious conflicts. With a background in law and mediation, Michelle has a wealth of experience in dispute resolution and multiculturalism.

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