In this discussion you will reflect on a serious interpersonal conflict and consider the topics of reconciliation and forgiveness. Begin by doing some research on destructive conflicts and importance...

In this discussion you will reflect on a serious interpersonal conflict and consider the topics of reconciliation and forgiveness.

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  Begin by doing some research on destructive conflicts and importance of reconciliation and/or forgiveness. Share what you learned about this topic by synthesizing ideas from your textbook and another scholarly source and presenting them in your own words.
  


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  Briefly describe a serious interpersonal conflict you have experienced in your life. How did it affect your relationship with the other person? Did you or the other person attempt reconciliation/forgiveness? Why or why not and what happened to the relationship?
  


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  Finish by exploring if forgiveness and reconciliation should be the ultimate goal for all conflict resolution and explain why you think so. Remember to focus on the communication (i.e., sending and receiving messages) and its impact on interpersonal relationships.
  

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NOTE: Remember that your discussion response must include the following:

1. A reflection on the concept we are discussing. Give us a summary of things you learned about this concept from your assigned chapter readings.


2. A thorough example/discussion to support your reflection.


3. A final statement that tells us what you take away from this week's lesson.


4. Properly formatted in-text citations and references for at least two sources (one should be your textbook, another should be a scholarly source located in KU library).


5. Strong grammar, spelling, and mechanics.


6. In total your discussion should be at least 350 words.