Tag Archives: conflict

Appreciating people’s different views

November 4, 2011 – 10:40 am

After time and time again spent confronting others, we end up with a confrontational attitude, where we focus on the “I” versus “others”; “I will defend my rights,” “Nobody trespasses against me,” “I will get even.” Sometimes this is the relationship model we learn at home; other times is the result of life experiences. Ultimately, [...]

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Can There be Boundaries to Love?

August 19, 2011 – 3:16 pm

Communication within relationships can be tough, especially if you bring insecurities and trust issues with you. It can be hard to know where your comfort zone is in terms of humility, intimacy, privacy, honesty and boundaries. But a great relationship relies on all of those things, comfortably shared. So how can you learn to improve [...]

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Love, relationships and conflict

June 21, 2011 – 7:58 pm

At the heart of the human experience is the need to feel loved, and to feel love for others. This connection in its multiple forms goes to the heart of our own identity. What kind of relationships? Better them to be healthy and meaningful, we wish….But in all cases, we tend to reenact the primal [...]

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Keep the Peace using Conflict Rules

June 9, 2011 – 10:13 am

Today we have a useful step for resolving frequent conflict in family relationships. Create “rules of engagement” with your partner or family members, and make sure that the rules are clear to everyone. The next time there is a conflict, these rules are to be strictly followed. What are some rules that we recommend? Well, [...]

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Wounded Children Nation

May 14, 2011 – 10:50 am

When our childhood is attacked by adverse situations in relationship with our parents, the effects can be long lasting in our lives and health. There is no way time only will heal a wounded inner child.

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