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Conflict Management

All couples experience conflict, but you can learn how manage conflict and form compromises in a healthy, productive way.

The Edge of Hope: Lessons on Regret for a Marriage in Crisis

Kerry Lusignan, LMHC

No crystal ball can guide us when we sit on hope's edge, contemplating our marriage’s fate. But the research on regret affords us a compass.

The Right Fit: Exploring Different Styles of Couples Counseling

Vagdevi Meunier, Psy.D.

The counseling format you choose will depend on your circumstances and relationship needs.

‘Courtroom Brain’: Is Your Partner on Trial?

Ken Fremont-Smith, MAC, LMHC

Don't let resentment turn your partner into the defendant in your relationship

Can a Relationship Have Too Much Negativity?

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Learn the perfect ratio of positive to negative in your interactions as a couple

Self-Soothing Tips for High Conflict Couples

Brittini Carter, LMHC

If your arguments feel out of control, you need to step away and bring yourself back to a calm state.

How to Deal With Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Your Relationship

Laura Silverstein, LCSW

Whether it's a backhanded compliment or a subtle eye-roll, learn how to identify passive aggression and what to do about it.

The Mutual Benefits of Accepting Influence in Relationships

Nicole Schiener, RP, Bringing Baby Home Educator

From power struggles to shared power and values

‘It’s Not My Fault!’: Why Defensiveness is Damaging

Cheryl Fraser, Ph.D

Don’t get defensive. Do this instead.

Get Back on Track During Conflict

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Turn arguments around and manage conflict with a few simple phrases.

What are Your Core Beliefs and Needs? (and why it’s important to identify them)

Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT

When it comes to conflict, knowing the issue underneath the problem is half the battle.

Managing Conflict through Friendship

Sinead Smyth, LMFT

If you want to have better fights, be better friends.

Blame, Resentment, and Negative Sentiment Override

Jinashree Rajendrakumar

"Why does my partner hate me?"

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