1. PowerPoint Summary of:
Fear
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2. PowerPoint Summary of:
Fear
Slide 2:
Fear
Fear is a natural response to recognize
and respond to danger
“Healthy Fear” -- a fear that has
a protective function
“Unhealthy Fear” -- a fear that
leads to exaggerated and violent
behavior

3. PowerPoint Summary of:
Fear
Slide 3:
Fear and Conflict
The most common fears in
intractable conflict are:
Loss of identity
Lack of security
Group fears often translate into
individual fears
Fear can cause extreme and
seemingly irrational behavior
Leaders sometimes use fear to
garner public support

4. PowerPoint Summary of:
Fear
Slide 4:
Dealing with Fear
Deal with fear by:
Becoming aware of it (in oneself and in others)
Identifying ways you express fear
Recognizing situations which trigger fear
Using behavioral techniques to reduce stress
Sharing your fears with your adversaries
Empathizing with others’ fears and doing what you can to reassure them

5. PowerPoint Summary of:
Fear
Slide 5:
Exploiting Fear
Think HARD before using fear as a
motivational tool:
It is very powerful, but also hard to control
It often backfires, causing a great deal of damage to one’s own group