Unfortunately, disagreements and conflicts can happen at any time in different situations. In my personal life when dealing with my family we tend to disagree in many things. I remember I used to argue a lot to make a point. Sadly, the situation was a little exhaustive for me and my family, and we would go nowhere. Now the two strategies that I think can help me to resolve conflicts and disagreements with my family is first, listening attentively and reflecting about how is that what they are saying is affecting me and them. Then focus on their point of view and not on them and understanding that we all are entitled to have a different point of views. Second, is to brainstorm with all parts involved how can we compromise and resolve the issue or make things work. If we have trouble finding a solution in which we can all agree, I will request that we take some time to think about it and then we can discuss the issue again in a later time.
I believe we can use all the principles of nonviolent communication or the 3R’s to resolve any issues. The main thing is to be willing to have nonviolent communication and accept and respect what others think.
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Sadly, when I was a young child I also use to argue a bunch and sometimes would use violent behaviors against my little sister, which I feel all children do because they do not know other ways to communicate. Since I have grown I have noticed that if interventions are taught to children about communication from birth and beyond, young children might be able to express themselves more freely instead of the way that some do. I can tell in my students as well which families teach nonviolent communication skills, the 3 R's, and respect from early development.
ReplyDeleteMarta,
ReplyDeleteI think you are well on your way to solving conflict with family members. It is big of you to recognize that everyone is entitled to an opinion. You don’t always have to agree but you always should be respectful of what others are saying. I think conflict with family members is much harder because they do not see you all grown up. Some older family members find it difficult to accept that we now have an education which may help up be better problem solvers.