Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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How to Still Love You Campmates After the Burn: Fostering Deeper Connections and Managing Conflicts in Camps

As TCO’s, you have a list of resources to help your campmates survive the desert. But do you have the inner resources needed to coexist, grow, and thrive together? Join us for a discussion on conflict mediation and emotional intelligence, and leave equipped with tools to foster a deeper connection with your campmates, even when you don’t see eye to eye.

Timecodes
00:03 - Welcome & Panel Introductions
14:25 - Important Elements of Conflict Mediation
32:23 - Encouraging Compassionate & Authentic Conversations
37:12 - Internal Preparation Ahead of the Mediation Process
51:02 - Mediation Oversights
1:01:08 - Advice for Maintaining Strong Relationships Post-Event
1:09:27 - Q&A

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