Relationship Conflict Resolution

As America's number-one crisis-management expert, Judy Smith has been asked to help overcome the obstacles faced by some of the most well-known companies, celebrities, and politicians of our time. In the process she has discovered that, whether or not one is a household name, there are universal character flaws, trouble spots, and weaknesses that exist in everyone. Over the years, Smith has been able to identify these high-risk traits that often lead to marital, financial, professional, or personal imprudence.

Labeled a silent epidemic by a growing number of therapists and researchers, estrangement is one of the most disorienting and painful experiences of a parent's life. Popular opinion typically tells a one-sided story of parents who got what they deserved or overly entitled adult children who wrongly blame their parents. However, the reasons for estrangement are far more complex and varied.

No two children who bend the "rules" of gender do so in quite the same way. Felicia threw away her frilly dresses at age three. Sam hid his interest in dolls and "girl things" until high school - when he finally confided his desire to become Sammi. And seven-year-old Maggie, who sports a boys' basketball uniform and a long blond braid, identifies as "a boy in the front, and a girl in the back". But all gender-nonconforming children have one thing in common - they need support to thrive in a society.

As parents, you don’t have control over your kids; you can only control yourself! Therefore, you need to work on yourself and start having an enjoyable parenting experience. If your child constantly screams, throws tantrums, misbehaves, and engages in power struggles with you, you’re in the right spot. This book will teach you exactly how to work past your anger and resolve with your kids peacefully.

33 Strategies of War is a comprehensive guide to the subtle social game of everyday life, informed by the most ingenious and effective military principles in war. It's the I-Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun Tzu's The Art of War, and is abundantly illustrated with examples from history, including the folly and genius of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher, Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, movie moguls to samurai swordsmen.

Difficult Conversations teaches you how to handle even the toughest conversations more effectively and with less anxiety. Based on 15 years of work at Harvard Negotiation Project and consultations with thousands of people, the authors answer the question: When people confront the conversations they dread the most, what works? Difficult Conversations walks you through a proven, concrete, step-by-step approach for understanding and conducting tough conversations.

Good people in good marriages are having affairs. The workplace and the Internet have become fertile breeding grounds for “friendships” that can slowly and insidiously turn into love affairs. Yet you can protect your relationship from emotional or sexual betrayal by recognizing the red flags that mark the stages of slipping into an improper, dangerous intimacy that can threaten your marriage.

Die Gewaltfreie Kommunikation kennt zwei Konzepte von Macht: "Macht über" und "Macht mit". Worin sie sich unterscheiden, darum geht es in diesem Buch. Die Frage, die sich in diesem Zusammenhang stellt, lautet: Wie ist es möglich, seine Macht zu vergrößern und dabei sowohl im Einklang mit den eigenen Werten und Bedürfnissen als auch mit denen der anderen zu handeln? Das Buch entstand auf der Grundlage eines Seminars, das Marshall Rosenberg vor einigen Jahren in Italien abhielt, in Zusammenarbeit mit Vilma Costetti.

Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them - in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean - and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no", and be assertive without offending others? Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world.

No relationship can survive without communication. Discover how you can rekindle your relationship by following this seven step action plan.

Internationally acclaimed parenting experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish have helped millions of families with their breakthrough, best-selling books. Now, they return with a lively, down-to-earth guide that tackles the tough issues teens and parents face today. After years of research, lecturing, and feedback, Faber and Mazlish have developed an innovative approach to maintaining a candid, open, mutually respectful dialogue between parents and teens.

Speak the Language of Love: Master Communication Skills, Build Deeper Connections, and Begin the Transformation of Your Relationship Today! Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, your conversations with your partner end in frustration or misunderstanding? Are you longing for deeper connection, greater empathy, and a partnership built on trust and understanding? Every couple faces communication challenges. Whether it’s recurring arguments, feeling unheard, or struggling to express your emotions clearly, these obstacles can strain even the most loving relationships. But there’s good...

Whether in everyday life or at work - wherever people and different characters meet, there is potential for conflict. Do you often find yourself in situations where minor disputes lead to lengthy arguments or where you fail to assert your interests? Do you perhaps jeopardize relationships with people who are important to you or with whom you are dependent? Do you perhaps even feel less educated or eloquent than your counterpart after discussions?

Trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher has gained millions of followers through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more. And now he offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships. His down-to-earth teachings and actionable strategies have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations.

Emotional Intelligence: How to Use Nonviolent Communication to Skyrocket Your EQ is a simple and concrete guide for helping anyone understand emotions and will teach how to use empathy and self-control to improve relations with others.

Tiny Beautiful Things collects the best of Dear Sugar in one volume, bringing her wisdom to many more readers. This tenth-anniversary edition features six new columns and a new preface by Strayed. Rich with humor, insight, compassion—and absolute honesty—this book is a balm for everything life throws our way.

Based on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markham's approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you don't need to threaten, nag, plead, bribe - or even punish. This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotions - and get them in check - so they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication.

Your life's calling is too important to let toxic people take it away. In When to Walk Away, Gary Thomas - best-selling author of Sacred Marriage - draws from biblical and modern stories to equip you with practical insights to handle toxic people in your life and live true to your God-given purpose.

Ready to handle difficult conversations with confidence and ease? Do you dread tough discussions, fearing they’ll spiral out of control? Struggle to express your needs without sounding aggressive or making others defensive? You’re not alone. Many adults face these challenges, but the good news is that effective communication is a skill you can master. Difficult Conversations Made Easy equips you with proven strategies to navigate tough talks, manage conflict, and build stronger connections. Master the art of starting difficult conversations without triggering defensiveness.

Discover how to successfully and efficiently calm an angry person or diffuse a volatile situation in 90 seconds or less with this proven and accessible peacekeeping method by self-described "lawyer turned peacemaker" Douglas E. Noll. Tested on prison inmates, De-Escalate offers a new set of social listening and communication skills based on the latest findings in neuroscience and meditation.