Each of these articles is part of a complex stepfamily mosaic , so the more you read, the more sense they'll make. These articles are intended to augment, vs. replace , qualified professional help. Use this worksheet to help you learn how you normally resolve interpersonal conflict, and ways you can do that more effectively. A third goal here is to promote discovery and productive discussion between you and one or more conflict partners, to improve your mutual outcomes. The worksheet presents sets of both constructive and destructive conflict-resolution behaviors.
Directions Get in a quiet place, and a non-distracted mood .
Look for common behavior patterns , rather than focusing on specific incidents. Don't check a box unless you can honestly check all sub-parts of that item. Links are provided to the answers to most items. My face and body languages and voice tone consistently reflect this attitude to you. When we conflict, I often affirm and validate points where we agree , as well as focusing on our dis agreements.