Describes a seven-week experience working with groups composed of diverse races in South Africa. Reflects on the human drama of direct and honest confrontation and proposes that major changes are precipitated from great stress or crisis. Presents evidence of the potential of person-centered communication in conflict resolution. (Author/NB)

Elaborates a theory of tension reduction among antagonistic groups that has progressed from a theory growing out of individual psychotherapy to a well-tried model used in a workshop of international leaders focused on a specific crisis situation. (Author/NB)

This article introduces a special issue of the journal dedicated to Carl Rogers' person-centered approach to peace. Background work leading to the special issue is reviewed and a brief overview of Rogers' accomplishments in psychology before his death in 1987 is included. (NB)