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Self-Directed Learning and Advising in Language Education Conference., Ankara, Turkey, 24 April 2021, pp.10-11, (Summary Text)
Conflict is a process that promotes development if it develops in a respectful manner and
presented from a rational perspective. However, not every conflict is of this nature.
Unproductive conflicts arise mainly because of misunderstanding or misinterpretation of
events, situations or intentions, and people going over each other's weak or sensitive
points. It may still be possible to cope with such situations by introducing healthy
communication paths. In this respect, Reflective Dialogue (RD) (Kato and Mynard,
2016) is among the effective methods of conflict prevention or conflict resolution. This
method can provide individuals with skills that they can transfer to different relationships
or environments. In this session, some of the strategies and tools used with RD will be
introduced through examples. Then, the audience will be encouraged to apply these
strategies, examine the reflective questions formulated, and discuss their potential
impact.