Theoretical Work
 The Integrative Power Management Model (IPM2) is an evidence-based, public health approach developed by Ari Cowan to describe, understand and develop value, meaning and excellence in human beings.  The Integrative Conflict Management Model (ICM2) is an evidence-based, public health approach to conflict which applies approaches and methods from a wide range of disciplines to effectively manage, reduce and eliminate unhealthy conflict.  The Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model incorporates new thinking about and language for describing violence, and presents an effective alternative to commonly-used traditional punitive-based approaches for dealing with violence.
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Karen Armstrong introduces Ari's theoretical work at the TED broadcast of the launch for the new Charter for Compassion website. Click on the button below to view the video.  |
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 Cowan's theoretical work centers the ontological questions human beings face and the relationship of these questions to issues of power and control, meaning,value, learning, and choices. More complete information available on the SpiritRidge Institute website. Program information, professional papers, and other information related to Mr. Cowan's theoretical work can be found there as well.
The model that addresses the most severe form of unhealthy power is the Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model. It is an evidence-based, cognitive approach to violence response and prevention built upon a public health foundation. It is a significant departure from the traditional “punitive” model for dealing with violence. The PAR Model incorporates new thinking about and language for describing violence, provides a new framework for preventing and responding to violence, and presents an effective alternative to the commonly-used traditional punitive-based approaches for dealing with violence.
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