Asked and Answered: Your Questions on High Conflict Personalities, Relationships, and Self-Improvement
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Oct 24, 2024
Megan dives into the complexities of dealing with high conflict personalities and the importance of self-awareness. She offers strategies for minimizing damage in co-parenting and emphasizes seeking therapy for emotional regulation. Navigating relationships with those who have borderline personality disorder is also explored, alongside building bonds in blended families. Listeners gain valuable insights on fostering self-worth and positive decision-making, aiming to improve their lives amidst challenging dynamics.
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Start With Therapy And Practice
Get therapy to talk through past trauma and learn emotion regulation and flexible thinking.
Practice new behaviors until they become muscle memory and role model them for your child.
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See Your Past As A Recipe
Recognize dysfunctional upbringing as a "recipe" that explains but doesn't excuse behavior.
Use this perspective to reduce shame and motivate intentional change.
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Use DBT And Partner Support
Assess emotion regulation and seek therapies (e.g., DBT) for skills training if needed.
Use vulnerability with trusted partners and set up joint strategies to support change.
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Megan Answers Your Questions About High Conflict Personalities
In this special "Asked and Answered" episode of It's All Your Fault, Megan Hunter flies solo to address listener questions about dealing with high conflict personalities. She shares expert insights to help listeners navigate challenging relationships, from understanding and overcoming high conflict behaviors to minimizing damage in high conflict co-parenting situations. She also advises on navigating borderline personality disorder in relationships and the challenges of blending families and building bonds.
Questions we answer in this episode:
How can I change my high conflict behaviors?
What should I do to minimize damage to my child when co-parenting with a high conflict person?
How do I inform someone they have borderline personality disorder?
How can I navigate the challenges of blending families and building bonds?
Key Takeaways:
Self-awareness is crucial in recognizing and changing high conflict behaviors.
Seek professional help, such as therapy or coaching, to work on emotion regulation and flexible thinking.
Avoid informing someone they have a personality disorder, as this can escalate conflict.
Focus on self-improvement and role modeling healthy behaviors for children.
Building trust and bonds in blended families takes time and patience.
This episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice for anyone struggling with high conflict personalities in their lives. Megan's expert perspective and compassionate approach provide listeners with the tools and resources they need to navigate challenging relationships and work towards positive change.
Links & Other Notes
COURSES FOR HELPING FAMILIES IN HIGH-CONFLICT SITUATIONS
It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People