John Reel

Conflict Mediator, Teacher, Speaker

Organization / Community Training Options

(Online or in-person in Victoria B.C. Canada and surrounding areas.)

Solving everyday issues between couples and family members, colleagues, and friends.
Repairing relationships (such as seniors and estranged adult children, couples, etc.)
Cultivating and sharing appreciation in ways that really connect.
Hearing and saying no without anyone feeling bad.
Apologizing without guilt or shame.
Recognizing our trauma responses and reducing trigger responses.
Finding and building functional and fulfilling romantic partnerships.
Effective communication in dating, friendships, and with family.
Expressing needs and holding boundaries with caregivers and family.
Finding connection and meaning in later years.
How to be a supportive friend without falling into communication traps that stop connection.
Creating a vision and actions plans to improve every area of your life.

Recognizing and speaking about violence in the workplace.
Empathy with BIPOC and other populations where empathy often fails.
Quickly de-escalating conflict.
Inclusive decision making through convergent facilitation.
Handling complaints in ways that maintain connection.
Empathically supporting ourselves and each other to prevent burnout and decrease turnover.
Handling difficult conversation with colleagues.
Developing empathy for older adults.
Building trust and engagement with the community.
Managing through coaching.
Making it safer for employees to speak up with managers and in meetings.