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A new study published in BMJ Open found violence against women and children in the home is preventable - even in challenging contexts affected by conflict and displacement. The study was conducted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where families…
Posted October 15, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Often, when a client sits down on the couch and wants to tell a recent story about a relationship, they go back. Sometimes way back, even decades. The current event is just another brick…
Posted October 13, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Jack: "I don't have anything to say." Me: "What’s going on inside?" And there you have it. An opportunity lost. The problem is not the difference, nor even the "uh-oh" feeling. Both are ubiquitous…
The most powerful word in conflict has just three letters. When you use the word ‘how’ as part of a question, it makes the other party think about the conflict from your point of view, with a focus on collaboration.
Can you see the man sitting on the sidewalk by the pond? He is no longer in a position to disagree with me, because I have resolved every single conflict I’ve been in. The biggest mistake people make in conflict…
In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, Vibe, the acclaimed organizational psychologist looks at the marriage hacks that turn arguments into bonding rituals. We all know that strong relationships can enable healthy conflict. What I didn’t realize is that…
Parents say “You can’t do that” to a 16-year-old and to a 27-year-old. The words are the same. The meaning is not. “You can’t do that.” You say it to your 16-year-old, and they grumble, but they listen. You say…
Post Bulletin Letter: Disagreements shouldn't divide us Most of us have had the experience of a conversation suddenly becoming uncomfortable because we see an issue differently. We may change the subject, become defensive, or simply stop talking. But why does…
I’m my father’s daughter. I have his anger in my bones. And shall I say, it’s far too greater than it can be expressed. I’m my mother’s daughter. I have her guilt in my blood. Both- I do feel. Neither…
I had the good fortune to be raised in a Christian church that saw debate, conflict over theology and differences in belief as healthy. As part of the Christian church (Disciples of Christ), my home church encouraged us to research,…