Category: Relationships

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The CARP System For Managing Angry People – Part III (Problem-Solving)

Using The CARP System To Manage Conflict Constructively – Part III (Problem-Solving) By Robert Bacal Editor’s Note. This is part of a three part series. To view parts one and two, click the links at the bottom of the article….

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Using The CARP System To Manage Conflict Constructively – Part II (Acknowledge)

Learn about the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT portion of the CARP conflict model The Power of Acknowledgement In Conflict Resolution Using The CARP System To Manage Conflict Constructively – Part II (Acknowledge) Editor’s Note. This is part of a three part series. To…

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Using The CARP System To Manage Conflict Constructively – Part I

Learn this simple model for dealing with conflict situations Control – Acknowledge – Refocus – Problem Solve – Conflict Resolution Model Part I (Control)  Summary: In this three part article Robert presents a simple four stage model for dealing with…

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Defusing Hostile People Guide

Principles of Defusing Hostility Follow these principles when dealing with an angry person to succeed! Deal With Person’s Feelings First An angry person needs to have the issue AND their feelings addressed in order to start interacting constructively. The angrier…

Applying Bacal’s Law of Meaningless Utterances – Understanding language and communication – meaningless utterances

Amazing Language_ Much of what we say means nothing at all Applying Bacal’s Law of Meaningless Utterances People say all sorts of things, and make all kinds of statements. Some of those are very meaningful, even profound and worth paying…

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Ten Tips On Using Relationship Quizzes To Understand Yourself And Your Partner

There are tons of quizzes online (below is a list and links to a number of self-assessment instruments you can use free of charge) and in magazines that can help you better understand yourself and your relationships, but you need…