Themes and Perspectives
What Can I Do Series
What Can I Do? is a monthly series by Pushpa Iyer, grounded in the Compassionate Courage framework developed at the Center for Conflict Studies, where we teach conflict resolution skills, train practitioners and educators, facilitate dialogue and workshops, offer consulting to organizations and institutions, and provide resources for navigating conflict in everyday life. Each perspective addresses one real conflict challenge with clarity, honesty, and actionable steps.
THEME 1: WHEN A WORD OR PHRASE HURTS (JULY 2026)
Perspective 2 - When I caused hurt by a word or phrase I used
Perspective 3 - When I witnessed someone hurt by a word or phrase