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Activities to Help You Manage Conflict

Ellie Lisitsa

Conflict is inevitable, but these tips serve as a jumping off point to managing it well.

Overcoming Gridlocked Conflict

Ellie Lisitsa

Almost all gridlocked conflicts stem from unfulfilled dreams.

Managing Conflict: Recognizing Gridlock

Ellie Lisitsa

By using this simple checklist, you can determine whether or not you have reached total gridlock in any of those infuriatingly repetitive problems you may have in your relationship.

Managing Conflict: Solvable vs. Perpetual Problems

Michael Fulwiler

Knowing the difference between the types of problems all couples have is the key to avoiding gridlock.

Premarital Relationships: Making the Honeymoon Last

Ellie Lisitsa

The honeymoon phase never has to end if you keep wanting to know more about your partner. Created shared meaning before you say "I do."

Premarital Relationships: Building Love Maps

Ellie Lisitsa

Here are examples that will help you build a love map to your partner's heart.

Integrating Gottman Method into Premarital Counseling

Laura Heck

My practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist is focused on proactively transforming nearly newlyweds into competent love birds by teaching The Gottman Method

Emotion Coaching Step 5: Helping the Child Problem Solve and Setting Limits

Ellie Lisitsa

Emotion coaching not only teaches children how to manage big feelings, but it also helps them solve problems on their own.

Emotion Coaching Step 4: Helping Your Child to Find Words For Their Emotions

Ellie Lisitsa

Emotion Coaching system is one in which you have the opportunity to help your child through difficult moments that is astoundingly useful for them.

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