Tag Archives: solutions to conflict

The Courage to Listen in Conflicts

Posted on May 8, 2012 by LorraineSegal

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”—Winston Churchill What does it take to sit down and listen to someone we disagree with, instead of dismissing them … Continue reading →

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“Use Your Words” works for parent and teen conflict, too.

Posted on September 5, 2011 by LorraineSegal

I recently read an article by syndicated columnist and distinguished pediatrician, T.Berry Brazelton titled “Use Your Words,” a now classic phrase that parents and early childhood educators use with 3 and 4 year olds all over the U.S.  As I … Continue reading →

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Finding New Solutions for Parent-Teen Conflict

Posted on April 6, 2011 by LorraineSegal

Successful communication and conflict resolution with teenagers can be immensely challenging. When parents find an approach that helped, it is natural to hope it will work again. Unfortunately, as teens change and grow, those old solutions may not be effective … Continue reading →

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Every Conflict Has Two Losers

Posted on August 15, 2010 by LorraineSegal

When I read the title of a new documentary called Every War Has Two Losers, I was struck by how applicable this concept is to unresolved personal and professional conflicts as well. Win/Lose vs. Win/Win Traditionally, U.S. process looks at … Continue reading →

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Conflict and Hope for the Workplace and the World

Posted on November 14, 2009 by LorraineSegal

I recently watched a remarkable docudrama on Masterpiece Theater Contemporary called Endgame, about secret  negotiating talks between high-ranking    members of the ANC and high-ranking members of the Afrikaner community.  These  talks were a key factor leading to the fall … Continue reading →

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