Conflict in our personal relationships can often be an unpleasant and difficult stressor in our lives. However, contrary to popular belief, conflict does not always equate to arguments or confrontation. Perhaps you have experienced some of these thoughts regarding conflict in your personal relationships:
“I am unable to express how I truly feel”
“I tend to avoid any areas of disagreement with others”
“I have a fear of displeasing this person”
“I tend to shut down in arguments”
“Every discussion feels tense or escalates into a fight”
How Can Therapy Help?
At Connect Cognitive Therapy, we understand that conflict can affect our emotional wellbeing, relationships, and our sense of self. We are here to help!
Therapy can be a valuable tool in allowing us to develop key skills for healthy conflict management. Through therapy, we can identify the root causes of our conflict, locate helpful strategies for managing them, and achieve a greater sense of emotional clarity and wellbeing.
Working with one of our therapists can help you develop strategies for effective conflict management such as:
- Addressing resentment or unmet needs
- Communicating and managing boundaries in relationships
- Identifying conflict triggers
- Promoting healthy discussions with others
- Providing alternatives to avoidance or escalation
- Regulating emotions in tense moments
- Repairing disrupted or tense relationships
Take the Next Step Towards Stronger, Healthier, and More Fulfilling Relationships!
Engaging in healthy conflict management allows us to strengthen our relationships with others and build long lasting and meaningful connections.
If you are interested in working with one of our registered therapists to help you with conflict management, we encourage you to reach out to us to learn more and schedule a consultation!