FIGHTING WELL

FIGHTING WELL Facebook-f Instagram Spotify 25 OCTOBER 2023 – RACHEL M. SLADE  In relationships, “fighting” is often seen as a bad sign—a sign that something is wrong in therelationship, that two people aren’t a good fit, or even as a precursor to divorce. In addition, arguing is often unpleasant, uncomfortable, and emotional. It’s natural, then, […]

CONFLICT RESOLUTION CPR: Protect & Receive

CONFLICT RESOLUTION CPR: Protect & Receive Facebook-f Instagram Spotify 26 APRIL 2023 – DENIM L. SLADE, PHD Last month we discussed the importance of healthy communication in the midst of a conflict, AKA the ‘C’ in my Conflict Resolution CPR protocol.  But what about ‘P’ and ‘R’? What do you need to do besides communicate […]

CONFLICT RESOLUTION CPR: The C is for Communicate

CONFLICT RESOLUTION CPR: The C is for Communicate Facebook-f Instagram Spotify 15 MARCH 2023 – DENIM L. SLADE, PHD Dealing with and resolving conflict is easily one of the most difficult things for most relationships! Conflict is a crucial part of any relationship..but the key to a healthy relationship isn’t avoiding conflict, it’s learning how […]

Conflict Resolution CPR: Part Two

Earlier this month, we outlined the first two aspects of my Conflict Resolution CPR strategy: “Communication” and “Protect and Preserve Attachment.” This week, I want to talk to you about the final element–the R. Recieve The R in Conflict Resolution CPR stands for “Receive.” Unlike the first two parts, “Receive” focuses on the listener rather […]

Conflict Resolution CPR: Part One

Managing conflict is one of the most difficult things to do in a relationship. Most people don’t know how to fight well, and there is a lot more to conflict resolution than simply ‘winning’ the argument. It is not normal to fight well! So if you want to work through conflict in a healthy way, […]

Conflict Resolution: Communicate

Dealing with and resolving conflict is easily one of the most difficult things for most relationships! Conflict is a crucial part of any relationship. The key to a healthy relationship isn’t avoiding conflict, it’s learning how to do conflict healthily.  CPR of Conflict Resolution The three main components of conflict resolution can be remembered with […]