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Category Archives: Conflict Management Coaching

Hurts in Conflict

One of the reasons many of us have an aversion to conflict is because it has the potential for hurts – ours and others. In fact, it seems to be where our mind goes first when the possibility of a … Continue reading

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Jouska: An “Odd” Conflict-Related Emotion

In an article entitled “10 Odd Emotions You May Have Experienced” in Psychology Today (June 27, 2015), reference was made to an “odd” emotion termed “jouska”. It’s one that often emerges in conflict situations and is described as follows: “This … Continue reading

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Up Against a Wall

Sometimes, when involved in an interpersonal conflict, we find ourselves “up against a wall”. This expression means we feel we have no choice about an issue, except to give in, or that we feel stuck about how to manage things. … Continue reading

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Gossip and Conflict

Gossip is undoubtedly a universal activity and one that has been historically considered an aid to social bonding. It’s often through gossip that we learn about each other, possibly leading to the realization that we share common backgrounds, values, beliefs … Continue reading

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Being Good to Yourself When in Conflict

It is often the case that when some of us are engaged in an interpersonal conflict we self-blame to an extent that is debilitating and unproductive. For instance, we might take on more responsibility about what happened than is ours … Continue reading

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