Reflection Journal 1: Identifying Positions, Interests, Feelings, and Needs

Review all materials except the ones about Conflict styles from the Conflict Transformation – Core module: 

• * Presenting Issues and Triggering Events
• * Positions and Interests
• * Emotions and Feelings
• * Basic Human Needs
• * Nonviolent Communication and “I” Statements

Then, answer the following questions with 1 paragraph each (remember the general guidelines: A paragraph is 4-6 sentences, You need to send in your answer before you can see the answers from the other participants): 

1. 1. Describe a position you have encountered in your course so far, for example on a topic related to critical virtual exchange, diversity, equity and inclusion, or role-playing games.
      • * Note: You do not have to agree with this position, but please communicate respectfully and fairly about it.
   2. Describe the interests that may underpin the person’s position, whether stated explicitly or implicitly. Try to focus on what the person has communicated rather than wildly speculating.
   3. Describe without judgment any feelings that may be associated with the position, whether described explicitly or implicitly. 
   4. Describe without judgment any needs that might feel threatened for the person expressing the position. 
   5. Did this exercise help you better understand how positions might be influenced by underlying interests, feelings, and needs? If so, how? If not, why not?