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Scenario

When support people change the power dynamic in conflict resolution

I agreed to a talking circle with my roommate about household conflicts but she keeps bringing her best friend as support and now I feel outnumbered and manipulated.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The addition of allies can transform dialogue into performance and safety into strategy when the balance of vulnerability becomes uneven.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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