Identity-Based Conflict
Understanding Identity Needs and Deep-Rooted Conflict
3-Day Reflective Seminar
July 9, 10 and 11, 2024
Address conflicts at a deeper level and achieve more dignifying and sustainable processes and outcomes.
Our communities aim to uphold dignity and respect in daily interactions, relationships, and organizations, ensuring full acknowledgement and inclusion for everyone.
Why This Seminar Matters
In today's world, conflicts often simmer beneath the surface, fuelled by differences and competing interests. Our interactions can quickly turn toxic when assumptions, bias, and intolerance take hold. This leads to polarization, dehumanization, cruelty, violence, and entrenched conflicts.
When identities are threatened, individuals or groups may react strongly, even violently. Understanding what lies beneath people's identities can prevent conflicts from arising and shed light on emotional triggers.
This seminar equips you with a profound understanding of identity-based conflicts and enhances your ability to find lasting resolutions, whether you're a leader, manager, or peace practitioner. You'll learn the essential components of such conflicts and build confidence in handling various situations, including coaching, group facilitation, and mediation.
Learning Objectives
During this 24-hour advanced and interactive conflict resolution training, you will learn to:
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Explain the universal nature of underlying conflicts at a deeper level
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Describe identity-based and deep-rooted conflict
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Understand human identity needs and emotions implicated in peace and conflict
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Explore personal pathways that relate spirituality and reconciliation
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Examine the underlying mechanisms behind escalating violence: scapegoating, power struggles and interethnic conflict
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Apply mimetic and identity-based conflict theories to conflict situations, and
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Analyze interpersonal, intranational or international conflict scenarios.
“I feel equipped to engage in discussions related to identity conflicts with confidence.”
“The group exercises allowed us to put theory into practice and reinforce the learnings.”
“Learning from experienced practitioners and applying concepts in real scenarios has deepened my understanding.”
“I learned to help others recognize the role of their identities in conflicts, preventing escalation and scapegoating.”
“I found the resources relevant and practical for my role as mediator and group facilitator.”
“The human identity needs framework offers a universal language for addressing sensitive identity issues.”
Upcoming Trainers
The workshop is a great foundation for CICR’s Community-Based and Third-Party Neutral approach to conflict resolution. Click below to learn more about the Transforming Conflict - Cultivating Peace 160-hour Certificate – CICR's Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Facilitation training with a Third-Party Neutral approach.