Some interpersonal conflicts go on and on. Sometimes they seem to become an endless display of infantile behaviour, blame, ongoing resentment and gossip – all of which perpetuate a non-stop cycle of misery. How will you stop yourself from veering … Continue reading
Our siblings, friends, children, co-workers, staff and others with whom we share our lives learn from observing and interacting with us just as we learn from our experiences with them. This includes how we interact when in conflict. Some learning … Continue reading
We don’t usually see how we look and act when in conflict. The only mirror in front of us is the other person who often reflects how we are acting. However, we may not realize that if we shift how … Continue reading
We learn how to catch as youngsters. It’s a huge feat when our little hands grasp the first baseball or other object someone throws at us. As adults we have the same ability, but at this stage we have the … Continue reading
We have choices about whether and when to interact in a conflict dynamic. We also have choices about how and who we want to be. Sometimes, heat of the moment experiences challenge this thinking – that we are at choice. … Continue reading