Abstract
This thesis examines how conflict coaching may benefit from integrating mindfulness into the conflict coaching process. Drawing from the literature on conflict coaching and on integrating mindfulness in the fields of ADR and executive coaching, this thesis argues that mindfulness meditation can help conflict coaches develop qualities of mind necessary for the development of a reflective practice as defined by Schön (1983, 1987). It is also argued that the stages of development of Buddhist mindfulness as described in the Satipatthana Sutta offers a framework for developing one’s ability to engage in double-loop learning and reflection-in-action. In addition, this thesis will discuss how conflict coaches may introduce mindfulness into their coaching process and to their clients. Finally, methods for measuring mindfulness throughout the coaching process will be discussed.