The word conflict comes from the Latin verb confligere, composed of cum (with) and fligere (to strike or clash). It suggests that conflict happens when different forces collide — even within ourselves! In today’s polarized world, these clashes often follow repeating emotional patterns that escalate quickly. Recognizing those patterns is the first step toward breaking the cycle. With emotional intelligence, we can pause, reflect, and choose a different response — one that fosters empathy, connection, and real resolution.

Join this interactive “EQ Café” to explore how emotional intelligence helps us recognize the patterns that fuel conflict — and practice tools to shift the cycle and create space for understanding.
Emotional intelligence (aka “EQ”) means being smarter with feelings — and we can grow EQ by practicing together. EQ Cafés are insightful, engaging sessions for people curious about emotional intelligence to connect and learn together.

Who: Anyone curious about growing emotional intelligence — a learnable, measurable, science-backed skillset for thriving in work and life.
What: A free, interactive EQ Café workshop
When:   18th June 2025
Where:   Online Zoom
Time:   09h00-10h30

What We’ll Explore
Conflict comes from the Latin confligere — “to clash.” It happens when different forces collide, often following emotional patterns that escalate quickly. Recognizing these patterns is key to breaking the cycle. With emotional intelligence (EQ), we can pause, reflect, and respond with empathy and connection.

• What is conflict, and why does it feel so charged?
• How does the Reaction Cycle explain the way we get stuck in conflict — and how can we break free?
• How can emotional intelligence skills, especially empathy and Recognize Patterns, help us handle conflict more effectively?