Conflict: It’s inevitable, like taxes and questionable reality TV.

But unlike those things, conflict can actually be a powerful tool for growth and connection. That’s right, I said it. Mastering common approaches to conflict isn’t just about keeping the peace; it’s about unlocking powerful dynamics for individual and interpersonal thriving. Ready to ditch the drama and embrace the transformative potential of conflict? Then buckle up, because this blog post is your gateway to a four-part video series that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate even the messiest disagreements with grace and understanding.

What will you learn?

  • The Body Keeps the Score: We’ll crack the code of your body’s built-in conflict response system using Gray’s Biophysiological Responses (FFFS, BAS, BAI). Understanding how your body reacts is the first step to managing those reactions.
  • Know Your Style: Ever wonder why you approach conflict like a bull in a china shop, while your friend tiptoes around it like a ninja? We’ll explore Rahim’s Interpersonal Conflict Styles, helping you identify your own natural tendencies and those of others, so you can tailor your communication accordingly.
  • Finding the Balance: The Thomas-Kilmann TKI delves into five conflict modes: Competition, Accommodation, Compromise, Avoidance, and Collaboration. We’ll dissect each one, teaching you when to assert your needs, when to let go, and when to find that magical win-win sweet spot.
  • The Conflict Climber: Uh oh, things are escalating! Before you plummet down the slippery slope of conflict, learn to recognize the danger signs: attack, avoidance, and peacemaking gone wrong. We’ll show you how to break free from this downward spiral and climb back to healthy communication.
  • Empowerment is Your Superpower: Discover the transformative potential of The Empowerment Dynamic, a framework that shifts the focus from blame and power struggles to understanding and finding solutions together.
  • The Inner Peacemaker: Conflict resolution starts within. Dive into the powerful practices of self-knowledge, depersonalization, and compassion, and learn how to cultivate inner peace that radiates outward, even in the stormiest of interactions.

Remember, conflict isn’t the enemy. It’s a chance to learn, grow, and connect. Let’s turn up the volume and make it sing!

Unit Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain Gray’s Biophysiological Responses to Conflict including the FFFS, BAS, and BAI,
  2. Identify and explain each of Rahim’s Interpersonal Conflict Styles,
  3. Identify and explain each of the conflict modes in the Thomas-Kilmann TKI,
  4. Conceptually understand the slippery slope of conflict,
  5. Identify and explain the attack, avoidance, and peacemaking responses of the slippery slope,
  6. Understand the basic concepts of The Empowerment Dynamic,
  7. Understand the peacemaking responses of self-knowledge, depersonalization, and compassion