In this skill each individual commits to the other their willingness to act on the chosen solution. The action must be specific and spoken out loud to… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #8: Do YOUR Part!”
Category: Listening skills
Conflict Resolution Skill #7: Choose One Solution to Try.
At this stage of conflict resolution we are ready to act. This will involve choosing a new way of approaching the conflict based on the process covered… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #7: Choose One Solution to Try.”
Conflict Resolution Skill #6: Prioritize.
In resolving conflict within marriage, I have proposed that the main purpose of a marriage relationship is to be creative: physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Joy results from… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #6: Prioritize.”
Conflict Resolution Skill #5: Be Creative (Part 2)
In yesterday’s post I began the discussion of finding out what works for you in resolving conflict. I would like to clarify this in today’s post. I… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #5: Be Creative (Part 2)”
Conflict Resolution Skill #5: Be Creative! (Part 1)
Thus far in the conflict resolution process we have learned several skills: Be polite and respectful by making an appointment with each other, clarify the conflict by being specific,… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #5: Be Creative! (Part 1)”
Conflict Resolution Skill #4: Know What Doesn’t Work!
In the conflict resolution skill for today we learn how to share with our partner what frustrates or shuts down a discussion. If a process or method… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #4: Know What Doesn’t Work!”
Conflict Resolution Skill #3: Be Assertive!
The conflict resolution skill for today requires strength and honesty, because in this skill each partner must assertively take responsibility for their individual part in a conflict.… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #3: Be Assertive!”
Conflict Resolution Skill #2: Choose One Topic!
The skill for today, choose one topic, may seem trite, but in fact this process is one of the most effective. After being polite and respectful enough to set… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #2: Choose One Topic!”
Conflict Resolution Skills
I wrote last week about the importance of active listening. In any relationship the partners must be assertive in sharing ideas and opinions. Of course these should… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skills”
Active Listening Skill #6
The skill for active listening today is: Summarize. Summarizing refers to the listener giving a brief restatement of the core ideas that he or she has picked… Read more “Active Listening Skill #6”
