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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Worldwork & Conflict Transformation Books<\/span><\/p>\n

Books by Arnold Mindell<\/span><\/p>\n

\"DanceDance of the Ancient One<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell
\n2013<\/p>\n

Dance Of The Ancient One is a new space-based movement meditation to facilitate personal and international issues.\u00a0Dance of the Ancient One is an interdisciplinary method and experience connecting psychology, physics, and spirituality. This method can be used to work with difficult personal situations and organizational issues.\u00a0The author shows in 24 chapters, with 60 pictures and at least 30 inner work exercises how to use this new \u201cdance\u201d for relationships and organizational group work. This book is filled with many different kinds of international personal and group stories.<\/p>\n

Dr. Arnold Mindell, is originator of processwork or process oriented psychology. He is author of twenty books, has years of experiencein private practice, open forums, small and large group organizational and government facilitation.<\/p>\n

The viewpoint of this book is simple: facilitators dealing with personal and world problems need this new \u201cdance\u201d for detachment, insight and empathy to deal effectively with apparently impossible inner and world issues.\u00a0However \u201cDance of the Ancient One\u201d is not just about conflict, anger or love, but stresses a \u201cbig picture\u201d, a special feeling for the universe we live in. This feeling is related to Einstein\u2019s space-time, that is the fabric of the universe. Mindell shows the experience of the universe\u2019s space-time, or gravity may be a central element not only of many spiritual traditions, but also of future psychologies, psychiatry, and organizational management.<\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell, (2013) Dance of the Ancient One, How the Universe Solves Personal and World Problems, Deep Democracy Exchange, Portland OR, USA<\/p>\n

\"ProcessMind,ProcessMind, A User\u2019s Guide to Connecting With The Mind of God<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell
\n2010<\/p>\n

Einstein said<\/strong>, \u201cI want to know the mind of God, the rest are details\u201d. This book is therapist Arnold Mindell\u2019s response. By processmind he means an earth-based experience of the universal state of consciousness that, he argues, pervades all reality. It is perhaps our most basic, least known, and greatest power, combining the nonlocality of modern physics with altered states of consciousness found in peak experiences.<\/p>\n

What makes this book unique is that it offers some experience of this mind-state to the reader. Mindell does so by connecting cosmic patterns seen in physics with experiences occurring in psychology and world spiritual traditions. He draws together ideas about Aboriginal totem spirits, quantum entanglement, and nonlocality to describe the \u201cstructure of God experiences.\u201d Enhancing his clear presentation are around 80 illustrations and 30 experiential exercises based on tested approaches that actualize our deepest, unitive consciousness. Through rational thinking and earth-based, inner experience, the reader can sense how the processmind\u2019s self-organizing intelligence helps with dreams, body symptoms, relationships, and large-group conflict issues. Altogether, the book is a kind of user\u2019s guide to tapping into an immense power that can benefit our own individual life and, ultimately, the world.<\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell, (2010) ProcessMind, A User\u2019s Guide to Connecting With The Mind of God, Theosophical Publishing House, Chennai India<\/p>\n

\"Earth-BasedEarth-Based Psychology: Path Awareness from the Teachings of Don Juan, Richard Feynman, and Lao Tse<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell
\n2007<\/p>\n

Drawing liberally from physics, psychology, aboriginal beliefs, and shamanism, this spiritual guide defines, explores, and applies both earth-based psychology and the related idea of path awareness\u2014the innate ability to sense where to turn at a given moment.<\/p>\n

By drawing together disparate elements of contemporary science and ancient wisdom, it is shown here that new methods emerge of determining the best direction through inner turmoil, relationship trouble, team and community issues, and world issues. Jung\u2019s work is taken further and linked with diverse disciplines and wisdom traditions, making scientific ideas accessible to nontechnical readers. Theory and experiential exercises are presented in a simple, imaginative manner, with diagrams and illustrations to strengthen lessons for readers.<\/p>\n

Mindell, A. (2007). Earth-Based Psychology: Path Awareness from the Teachings of Don Juan, Richard Feynman, and Lao Tse. Portland, OR: Lao Tse Press.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Deep Democracy of Open Forums: Practical Steps to Conflict Prevention and Resolution for the Family, Workplace, and World<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell
\n2001<\/p>\n

Most of us are terrified of conflict, says Arnold Mindell, PhD, author of fifteen books and internationally recognized for his innovative synthesis of Jungian therapy, dreams, and bodywork. But we needn\u2019t be. His burning passion is to create groups and organizations where everyone looks forward to group processes instead of fearing them. He calls this the deep democracy of open forums, where all voices, thoughts, and feelings are aired freely, especially the ones nobody wants to hear.<\/p>\n

Since 1992, one of Mindell\u2019s prime interests has been the bringing of deeper awareness to group conflicts. Conflict work without reference to altered states of consciousness is like a flu shot for someone in a manic or depressed state of consciousness. Most group and social problems cannot be well facilitated or resolved without access to the dreamlike and mystical atmosphere in the background. The key is becoming aware of it.<\/p>\n

Mindell introduces a new paradigm for working in groups, from 3 to 3,000, based on awareness of the flow of signals and events. You can take the subtlest of signals indicating the onset of emotions such as fear, anger, hopelessness, and other altered states, and use them to transform seemingly impossible problems into uplifting community experiences. As Mindell explains, \u201cI share how everyone\u2014people in schools and organizations, communities and governments\u2014can use inner experiences, dreaming, and mysticism, in conjunction with real methods of conflict management, to produce lively, more sustainable, conscious communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mindell, A. (2002). The Deep Democracy of Open Forums. Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads.<\/p>\n

\"SittingSitting in the Fire<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell
\n1995<\/p>\n

Using examples ranging from disputes in small organizations to large-scale conflicts in countries around the world, Sitting in the Fire offers practical methods for working with conflict, leadership crises, stagnation, abuse, terrorism, violence, and other social action issues. It brings an understanding of the psychology of conflict and the knowledge that many disputes can be traced back to inequalities of rank and power between parties, providing tools that will enable people to use conflict to build community.<\/p>\n

Mindell, A. (1995). Sitting in the Fire: Large Group Transformation using Conflict and Diversity (1st ed.). Portland, Or.: Lao Tse Press.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Leader as Martial Artist<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell
\n1992<\/p>\n

A groundbreaking examination of conflict resolution and leadership. The Leader as Martial Artist shows how confronting the challenges of today\u2019s world requires the skill of a martial artist: a leader who exhibits flexibility, balance, detachment, intensity, sure instinct, and keen awareness in the midst of group chaos and confusion. For readers interested in conflict resolution and organizational dynamics, Leader as Martial Artist is a great place to start.<\/p>\n

Mindell, A. (1992). The Leader as Martial Artist: An Introduction to Deep Democracy (1st ed.). San Francisco: Harper San Francisco.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Year I. Global Process Work. Community Creation From Global Problems, Tensions And Myths<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold Mindell
\n1990<\/p>\n

A first book about the mythic background to world problems, and descriptions of new methods for dealing with large groups.<\/p>\n

Mindell, Arnold (1989). The Year I: Global Process Work with Planetary Myths and Structures. New York and London: Viking-Penguin-Arkana.<\/p>\n

Books by Other Practitioners of Processwork<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Dreaming Into Community: A guidebook to Worldwork
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Venetia \u00a0Bouronikou, Lynn Lobo
\n2020<\/p>\n

Worldwork is an awareness attitude for working with communities, small and large groups. It was developed by Arnold Mindell, founder of Process Work in the late 1970s and 1980s. Worldwork also refers to an experiential training in conflict work, facilitation and community building. It first took place as a seminar in 1991 and is held by the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP).<\/p>\n

People gather from around the world for a 6-10 days event, to process important issues and hold the tensions within our world. Conflicts are brought forth and facilitated by a trained and dedicated staff. The aim is to create deeper relationships and understanding by reaching some temporary resolution. The gathering is culturally and linguistically diverse. Everybody\u2019s story matters. The issues that arise are largely determined by the life concerns of people who attend, as well as the location on this planet we share. Human history on this earth shape the interactions that are focused on. As we understand each other more, something deep in us is healed.<\/p>\n

This graphic novel is an analysis and a creative graphic documentation of the social issues processed during Worldwork Greece 2017, told through the relationship between the authors. Venetia and Lynn host us as we dive into three large group processes that took place. Each chapter represents a topic as processed by the group of participants and facilitators. Topics include:
\nThe financial crisis in Greece and the EU
\nRefugees and Borders
\nCapitalism and Slavery<\/p>\n

You will get a glimpse of how process-oriented group work is facilitated, and feel the atmosphere of Worldwork. This graphic novel is a small taste of a rich experience.<\/p>\n

\"PowerPower A User\u2019s Guide<\/span><\/p>\n

Julie Diamond
\n2016<\/p>\n

The path toward ethical, authentic, and effective use of power is illuminated in this comprehensive crash course in developing external authority, navigating high-power roles and responsibilities, and finding personal power. The book combines cutting-edge psychological theory with practical exercises, stories, and examples from the author’s experiences as a leadership coach and consultant to provide readers with the tools and instructions to find their unique map of powers. From bosses to parents, politicians to protesters, power rests in the hands of everyone, everywhere.<\/p>\n

Julie Diamond PhD, (2016), Power A User\u2019s Guide, Belly Song Press<\/p>\n

\"BackBack to Our Future: A Handbook for Post-War Recovery and Violence Prevention<\/span><\/p>\n

Audergon Arlene, Audergon Jean-Claude, Arye Lane, Ivelja, N., Skopelja, S. Bijelic
\n2010<\/p>\n

It’s a far-reaching idea, when people from different sectors of society and from different sides of a conflict can gather together to grapple with the aftermath of violence and how to build the future together – discovering how conflict is perpetuated, recognising how we each take part, and how we each make a difference. We hope this handbook contributes to the profound need for effective models to interrupt cycles of violence, and to recognise the extraordinary resources within people, and the hope and practical capacity within post-conflict regions to build thriving societies. This handbook reflects a sea-change that is necessary and underway. Building an emotional and relational infrastructure is key to all aspects of post-conflict recovery, economic and community development, as well as preventing future violence.<\/p>\n

Audergon, A., Audergon, JC., Arye, L., Ivelja, N., Skopelja, S. Bijelic, M.Back to Our Future: A Handbook for Post-War Recovery and Violence Prevention, (2010)<\/p>\n

\"BefriendingBefriending Conflict<\/span><\/p>\n

Joseph Goodbread
\n2010<\/p>\n

Befriending conflict \u2013 what an idea! Among the hundreds of people author Joe Goodbread has helped with conflicts ranging from everyday family and neighborly disputes, to the Troubles in Northern Ireland, most would rather avoid conflict completely, than risk the emotional pain, potential violence, and loss of personal power that they associate with conflict. But each year, more and more people are finding that conflict can be fun! Using the simple methods of Befriending Conflict, you, too, can enjoy the buzz of productive and humane conflict, deepening your most important relationships while minimizing the risk of escalation and loss.<\/p>\n

Befriending Conflict is a concise, \u201chow to\u201d book that gives you easy steps for recycling conflict into personal growth, sustainable relationships, and self-empowerment. Befriending Conflict fills a growing need for guidance in dealing with emotions and other disturbing states of mind in all aspects of conflict facilitation and dispute resolution, a topic that is gaining increasing attention as the more technical aspects of conflict management mature. Befriending Conflict is the first book that shows how strong emotions and power, approached with curiosity and awareness, can enhance any conflict management method, in any venue. In addition to standing on its own as a guide to preparing for conflict, it can be used as an adjunct to any other work on conflict management. Befriending Conflict rests on age-old principles brought up to date and presented in the form of simple exercises, accessible to anyone with an interest in making conflict into more of an ally and less of a feared but unavoidable burden.<\/p>\n

Goodbread, J., Ph.D. (2010). Befriending Conflict: How to make conflict safer, more productive, and more fun. Scotts Valley, CA: CreateSpace<\/p>\n

The Art of Conflict: Learning to Resolve Relationship Strife<\/span><\/p>\n

Conor McKenna
\n2010<\/p>\n

Going through the steps in this course you will find examples, specific tools and exercises to help you practice and interact with your own awareness regarding conflictual situations in your life, either in the past, the present or with possible future problems.<\/p>\n

In this course you will learn:<\/p>\n