I love this idea of consensual, relational-power truth. One of the ways that I have talked about power dynamics in the past is "power over" versus "power with". It comes from a book by Peggy Chinn entitled, "Peace and Power: Creative Leadership for Building Community". When I lead my force-free dog training classes for clients, I talk about "power with" as being the power of Love.
Thanks. It's not one I made up. That's actually what the type of dog training I do is called. It's modern, science-based dog training that does not use intimidation, fear, pain, or violence (aka, "aversives") in any way. Rather, motivation is through what I call "the power of positive desire".
I love this idea of consensual, relational-power truth. One of the ways that I have talked about power dynamics in the past is "power over" versus "power with". It comes from a book by Peggy Chinn entitled, "Peace and Power: Creative Leadership for Building Community". When I lead my force-free dog training classes for clients, I talk about "power with" as being the power of Love.
force-free training is a good phrase too!
Thanks. It's not one I made up. That's actually what the type of dog training I do is called. It's modern, science-based dog training that does not use intimidation, fear, pain, or violence (aka, "aversives") in any way. Rather, motivation is through what I call "the power of positive desire".