If you’re like me, you have an uncanny ability to listen to so many things at the same time you don’t really hear any of them. Between the music, the phone, the TV, the computer and whatever voices I have in my head (the healthy kind ☺), I can barely focus on another person. I notice it most when I ride my bike without my music. (more…)
Communication · Josh Emery · Marital Conflict · Marriage Counseling · Parenting
“Strive for Resolution v. Winning”
In part 1 we discussed how to remove the sense of urgency in our conflicts. Part 2 we discussed how being respectful during conflict can be more important than the actual conflict itself. Part 3 we conclude with a perspective that strives for resolution versus winning. (more…)
Conflict Resolution · Josh Emery · Marital Conflict · Marriage Counseling · Parenting
“Being Respectful”
In part 1 we discussed removing the sense of urgency in conflict. After we remove the sense of urgency we can be more conscious of how we are treating the person we are in conflict with. Part 2 is about being respectful in our conflicts. (more…)
Conflict Resolution · Josh Emery · Marital Conflict · Marriage Counseling · Parenting
“Removing the Sense of Urgency”
Given that all authentic and committed relationships have conflict at some level, being able to resolve conflict is an essential piece to a healthy relationship. In part 1 of Conflict Resolution we are talking about removing the sense of urgency. (more…)
Conflict Resolution · Josh Emery · Marital Conflict · Marriage Counseling · Parenting