Tools for Conflict Transformation
Created with heart, shared with hope
In 2024, within YPAN, we started something beautiful.
Together with 30 youth workers from across Europe, we ran “The Art of Nonviolent Dialogue” — a two-part training course and tool development project that took place in Berlin (April) and Vienna (September). Based on mediation and Nonviolent Communication (NVC), our aim was simple but important. We wanted to explore conflict transformation as a creative, human, and deeply relational art.
And so we practiced. We listened. We connected.
And in the process, we co-created something to share with the world.
A set of Tools for Conflict Transformation — designed by participants, made for facilitators, youth workers, educators, and anyone looking to live and communicate more peacefully.
These tools are yours now. Use them. Share them. Practice them 👇
🎁 30 Acts of Empathy for Everyday Use
A gentle invitation to explore empathy in small, meaningful ways. Includes 30 simple practices — toward yourself, others, and your community.
Created by: Yasi and Masha
🎲 Empathy BINGO
This playful activity is perfect for group building and sparking meaningful conversations. Use it to highlight everyday empathy and warm up your sessions with purpose.
Created by: Yasi and Masha
🎮 CON/FLICT — The Game
A hands-on, engaging way to practice Nonviolent Communication in small or large groups. Explore empathy, listening, and honest expression through this interactive NVC game.
Created by: Dalreen, Drilona and Joana
💌 Cards in Favor of Humanity
A heart-centered twist of Cards Against Humanity. This game blends empathy, laughter, and connection. Ideal for peace education, youth work, or a cozy night with friends. Includes black cards, white cards, reaction prompts, and boundary cards. Find it all below👇
Created by: Ioana
📲 NVC in Your Native Language (via Instagram Reels)
Learn NVC through short, accessible videos — in multiple languages! These Reels make NVC accessible to all of us!
Created by: Olga
🧘♀️ What Does Conflict Feel Like in the Body?
Guided embodiment exercises to help you tune into your body’s signals during conflict. Ideal for group settings, reflection circles, or personal growth moments.
Created by: Sonia
🍬 It’s OK — Notes & Jars Edition
Tiny notes, big comfort. These wrappers for chocolates or jar notes start with “It’s OK” and end with a grounding message. Perfect for difficult discussions or as a gentle presence in your learning space.
Created by: Marigona, Monika, Ömer, Blerta and Rron
📖 Open Me Up — A Leaflet for When Conflict Arises
This fold-out guide walks you through the key elements of NVC: naming the conflict, feelings, needs, and requests. Use it during conflict or in workshops to support emotional clarity and accountability. The leaflet content is inspired by the work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and the Center for Nonviolent Communication.
Created by: Jacek, Barbara, Giuseppe, Zofia, Said and Iva
“The Art of Nonviolent Dialogue” is a project implemented by Peace Up! Verein für Friedenspädagogik und gewaltfreier Konflikttransformation and Youth Peace Ambassadors Network, and financed by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme, Jugend für Europa, Erasmus + National Agency of Germany.
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