Tools and Practices

There are many tools and practices to help end infighting. Here, we share the ones that we believe are especially important. We’ve also provided external links to more resources throughout this section.

Build Relational Literacy

Prevent and Manage Dysregulation

Avoid Shaming

Learn Effective Communication

Motivate Others to Want to Change

Discuss Rather Than Debate

Develop Self-Awareness

Prevent and Manage Secondary Traumatic Stress

Avoid Reductive Thinking

Check Your Compassion Privilege

Water the Right Seeds

Embrace Imperfection

Avoid Defining Reality

Evaluate Whether a Communication Is Toxic

Honor Dignity When Holding People Accountable

Offset Despair

Assume Goodwill

Stay Connected with Your Empathy

Use Person-Centered Language

Prevent the Spread of False Information

Evaluate the Credibility of Information Sources

Use Change Strategies That Are Proven to Be Effective