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Episode 3: facing conflict - how to engage in healthy conflicts
Kendra and Kristin talk about how engaging in conflict can help our relationships become healthier and more connected.
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Episode 3: facing conflict - how to engage in healthy conflicts
40:34
For further resources on this topic check out:
Gottman Institute blog about conflict: https://www.gottman.com/blog/conflict-normal-natural-part-happily-ever/
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Styles assessment: https://www.mtdtraining.com/blog/thomas-kilmann-conflict-management-model.htm
Gottman’s on Unlocking Us with Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-love-prescription-part-1-of-3/
Four Horsemen Article: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/
Discussion questions for reflection with your friends:
- Has one of your relationships been made stronger by navigating through conflict?
- Which conflict style do you think suits you the most? What does this tell you about the ways you typically engage in conflict?
- Have you seen conflict as an opportunity to move towards stronger relationships, or as something that hinders connection?
- What’s one step you could take in your next relational conflict that would allow for a stronger outcome?
- How could you look for the markers of safety within your relationships when thinking about how to navigate conflict?
