Problem:
After having their difficult conversation, Carl and Amy discussed ways in which their interpersonal conflict has rippled throughout the neighborhood. Carl said, "I think we see the world very differently, Amy, but I can respect our differences. I think the larger issue is that the conflict has affected our friends and community as a whole. We both seem to have people who think like we do in the neighborhood, and by getting them to take sides, a real split has developed." Amy agreed, saying, "You're right. We might not have needed this stakeholder process about the light rail if the community hadn't already been fractured. Maybe we can start mending things by talking with neighbors and seeing what they think- not just about the light rail, but about the relationship between our two sides." Amy and Carl are beginning to look at their dispute from a Third Side approach. Select the true statement about this approach to conflict resolution. The Third Side is an approach that allows a third party to determine a resolution. The Third Side method is used for parties who are unwilling or unable to meet with one another. The Third Side represents the position of the conflict intervener. The Third Side model involves looking at ways to contain, resolve, and prevent conflict.