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Tag Archives: conflict resolution
Do you try to control during conflict, or are you conflict avoidant? Neither works well to resolve conflict. Discover what does work! Leslie asks: “When I approach my partner to address an issue, he only sees me as controlling and creating ‘controversy’. He can barely stand in the room for more than a minute…and it...
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Posted in Relationships
Tags: bodywork, conflict, conflict avoidant, conflict resolution, controlling behavior, EFT, EMDR, fear of conflict, Inner Bonding, intent to control, intent to learn, loving adult, Margaret Paul, Somatic Experiencing
Do you get into fights that turn ugly as the conflict escalates? Discover how to stop doing this. A participant in one of my webinars asked: “Is there any way to resolve conflict if you have two ‘escalating’ personalities trying to solve a problem? In other words, how do you resolve conflict between two very...
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What do you usually do when you get stuck with someone and can’t communicate? Do you: Try harder to get your point across, talking louder or faster? Get angry, shouting to intimidate the other person into hearing you and/or agreeing with you? Cry in frustration? Feel resigned, give in and just listen quietly to the...
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Posted in Relationships, Self Improvement & Personal Growth
Tags: communication problems, conflict resolution, effective communication, Inner Bonding, intent to control, intent to learn, Margaret Paul, relationship, resolving conflict, we can't communicate
 This 1 minute inspirational video can remind you of the opportunities to learn that are inherent in all conflict. Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is a best-selling author of 8 books, relationship expert, and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® process – featured on Oprah, and recommended by actress Lindsay Wagner and singer Alanis Morissette. Are you...
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Kari and Rudy consulted with me because they kept having conflicts over the same issues over and over – primarily money, chores, and child-rearing. They were nearing the decision to separate, believing that they were incompatible. I asked them to pick one of the issues and they picked a recent conflict regarding setting limits for...
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Posted in Relationships, Self Improvement & Personal Growth
Tags: conflict resolution, controlling behavior, Inner Bonding, intent to control, intent to learn, intent to protect, Margaret Paul, relationship advice, relationship conflict, relationship help
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