Mindful Conflict Management: Moving Through Change
Professional Development Session 2
This interactive session is designed to help participants navigate the challenges that arise during organizational transitions. We will explore why change often triggers resistance, and how to transform that tension into productive dialogue. Participants will learn practical tools to shift from reactivity to thoughtful responses, reframe conflict as an opportunity for growth, and align differing perspectives with shared strategic goals.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify personal stress triggers and conflict styles
- Learn strategies to respond to conflict instead of react
- Reframe resistance as valuable feedback
- Use techniques for active, empathetic and responsive listening
Speaker:
Patricia “Trish” Murphy, Instructor, UGA School of Law
Murphy joined the School of Law in 2022 as an instructor after working at the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire in Savannah for seven years, most recently as director of family law services. In 2022, Murphy was appointed as an assistant juvenile court judge and hearing officer for the Superior Court of Chatham County. In 2021, she received the John B. Miller Award from the Savannah Bar Association for her commitment to volunteer community service. Murphy is a registered civil and domestic mediator and registered in specialized domestic violence. She is also a lead trainer with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution for civil and domestic mediation training. In 2026, Murphy received the UGA Interdisciplinary Grant for student well-being and is collaborating with other UGA partners to provide students with well-being, resilience and flourishing strategies. Previously, she operated her own law firm, specializing in high-profile, large asset, long-term marriages in addition to the mediation of family law cases. Murphy earned her bachelor’s degree with honors (Order of Omega) from the University of Central Florida and her law degree from Mercer University.
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Session 1
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- Creating Your First Power BI Dashboard
- Digital Accessibility 101: PowerPoint Presentations
- Giving and Receiving Feedback with Radical Candor
- Mentoring Student Workers in PSO
- Navigating Change with Confidence
- PSO in Action: Mapping Our Collective Impact
- Strategic Networking for Professionals: Turning Conversations into Collaborations
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Session 2
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- Digital Accessibility 101: Word and PDF Documents
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- LinkedIn and UGA: Promoting Your Programing Effectively
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- Moving Work Forward: Learning Lab
- Setting Career Goals and Using UGA Resources
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