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Conflict as Pathway to Connection, Part 1

When I see conflict escalating, I see an opportunity for gaining understanding and healing. It’s an opportunity to surface what each person...
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Move over Bully: How to Deal with an Indirect Boss

Not all bosses are created equal. That’s certainly the case if you are one of thousands of workers subject to the whims of a difficult boss....
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Adult Games People Play

How To Reduce Relationship Conflict Series By Dr. Lawana R. Lofton, PsyDEmotional maturity is crucial when we attempt to address interpersonal...
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The power of language in conflict

We have all been in discussions that feel as if a direct attack is being made towards us and we naturally become defensive and activate our ego. We...
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Tug of War: Conflict in Adult Modern Relationships

How To Reduce Relationship Conflict Series By Dr. Lawana R. Lofton, PsyDWhen there is conflict in the relationship, does it seem like your playing...
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Just had a fight? Get over it.

The field of psychology and pop psychology has spent a great deal of time and energy focusing on conflict resolution. There are many books and...
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A new opportunity for moms and stepmoms

Are you a single/divorced mom going crazy having to deal with your ex and his wife? Are you a stepmom who's hanging on to her sanity by a...
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How to make your marriage work: Principle 5, solve your solvable problems

According to his book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, of the hundreds of couples John Gottman, PhD studied, he found 5 things that...
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Conflict Resolution 101: Breaking the "It's not me, it's you!" Syndrome

Figuring out how to use the voicemail system or the office copier can be its own challenge some days. But what if you are finding that the biggest...
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How Jennifer Pattee found her 'aha' moment at work

Jennifer PatteeMichelle PatteeI recently started working out with an outdoor fitness company called Basic Training. Now, let me be clear here and...
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