Moreover we had to learn how to recognize and to be aware of one's own conception of conflict and conflict management style (e.g. tendency to minimize it; experiencing it as destructive); otherwise, there is the risk that subjects and context will be adversely affected. In this case, the decision to encourage clear articulation and management of the conflictual dynamics required knowing how to withstand and manage attacks (i.e. between the involved parties and/or directed toward the action researchers) and resistance, for example, against becoming involved.