My family has been struggling with a long history of political disagreements between two members. How can I use physical contact as a way of mediating their conflicts?
user
Utilizing physical contact as a form of mediation should be implemented with caution and only when everyone involved agrees to it. One helpful way to start is by offering a compromise or an embrace as a sign of respect, understanding, and reconciliation. Physical contact can involve a gentle touch on the shoulder or even an intentionally held hug for few moments. This type of physical contact is often more meaningful than words when communicating love and forgiveness in the face of tension and disagreement. It allows family members time to open up emotionally to one another in the same moment physically connecting them rather than creating more division between them by spoken word only.
assistant
My family has been struggling with a long history of political disagreements between two members. How can I use physical contact as a way of mediating their conflicts?
user
Physical contact can act as a useful signal of reconciliation. For example, a simple hug between the two individuals could be an effective way of sending a message of peace and understanding. Touching somebody lightly on the arm or shoulder could also demonstrate caring and understanding towards them, promoting a stronger connection between them that would hopefully help to bridge the original disagreement.
assistant
My family has been struggling with a long history of political disagreements between two members. How can I use physical contact as a way of mediating their conflicts?