Yes, you can resolve even the nastiest of your conflicts, if you are committed to rebuilding the relationship. This article outlines my 10-Step plan for ending feuds and building connections.
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No Comments »Do you tend to avoid conflicts or face each one head-on, never taking no for an answer? Or is your typical response to conflict someplace in between these two extremes? Conflict management researchers have identified five styles that are commonly used to both resolve and temporarily manage conflicts: avoiding, accommodating, compromising, competing and collaborating. You may favor one of these styles, however knowing when and how to use all five appropriately can help you produce the best results. This article discusses each style and explains when it is most appropriate to use it.
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Fighting serves a purpose for a divorcing couple and is a part of the process. Of course, I believe that the fight is best staged in a mediator’s office and not in a courtroom with attorney assistance. Why do couples going through divorce fight? This article outlines the six purposes the fight of divorce serves.
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Posted in Divorce Tags: attorney, Divorce, divorce without lawyers, fight, florida, mediation, mediator No Comments »Conflict can take a toll in our professional and personal lives. Time, money and lives are lost when conflicts are not effectively managed. Frequently, the only two options we see for handling conflict are to respond in a combative manner (fight) or totally avoid the conflict (flight/freeze/submit). Sadly, both of these strategies often do more to escalate conflict than to extinguish it. And, the opportunity to turn a conflict into a positive learning experience is lost. Almost every conflict can produce a positive benefit. However, in order to reap the benefit we typically have to navigate through some muddy waters and hold a difficult discussion. The more you know about addressing conflict the more adept you will be when it’s time to engage in a difficult dialogue which is ripe with potential conflict. This article discusses considerations, concepts and strategies for holding a difficult discussion.
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Millions of families won’t be together this holiday season because of fights, feuds and old resentments. However, family estrangements, misunderstandings, and unmet expectations don’t have to destroy the bonds that connect you to the ones you love. This article presents 10 tips for getting along with your relatives over the holidays.
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