The Bridges Team creates spaces to build understanding of each other and to build capacity for compassionate conversations that arise out of challenging issues or conflict. To reach the Bridges Team and seek support you can address an email to any of the team members or to the team as a whole and send it to bridges@gatheringchurch.ca. We will do our best to respond within 48 hours.
The Bridges Team members are:
- Katie Gingerich - Coordinator
- Susanna Compton
- Debbie Wagler
- Terry Gitzel
- Chris Pot
RESOURCES
Here are some articles, videos, podcasts or other resources that can help you build capacity for compassionate conversations and relationships. They are listed under different themes to help you find things quickly.
Apologizing
Approaching Conflict with Curiosity
Communication Skills
- 4 Basic Styles of Communication - UK Violence Intervention and Prevention Center
- How to Fight Smarter: Soften Your Start-Up - Ellie Lisitsa
Finding Win-Win Solutions
Listening Skills
- 4-Part Nonviolent Communication - Marshall B. Rosenberg
- Feelings and Needs - The New York Centrer for Nonviolence
Managing and Responding to Emotions
- 10 Things to Say Instead of ‘Stop Crying’ - Free Childhood
- How to Help Children Manage Fears - Rae Jacobson
Resolving Conflict with Children
- The Peace Process for Conflict - Stephanie Van Horn
- The Single Most Helpful Trick for Dealing with a Child's Emotional Outburst - Angela Pruess
Trauma-Informed Care
