It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

High Conflict Communication Skills: Navigating Personal Change and Blended Family Dynamics

Oct 9, 2025
This conversation dives into personal transformation and the challenges of navigating blended family dynamics. Discover four essential skills for lasting change, including flexible thinking and emotion management. The hosts tackle the intricacies of dealing with hostile ex-partners, emphasizing strategies like setting limits and the power of nonresponse. Tips for maintaining focus on logistics and employing a BIF communication style are shared, making it easier to manage conflicts while prioritizing children's well-being. Tune in for practical advice on breaking harmful patterns!
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ADVICE

Practice Four Core Change Skills

  • Learn four core skills: flexible thinking, managed emotions, moderate behavior, and self-checking.
  • Practice these skills repeatedly to create new patterns and support lasting change.
INSIGHT

Build New Paths Not Erase Old Ones

  • Old patterns remain but you can build a new track by repeatedly practicing alternatives.
  • Replace automatic dominating impulses with planned alternative actions like turn-taking in conversations.
ADVICE

Use Group Practice To Relearn Social Skills

  • Use group therapy or practice groups to rehearse healthier interpersonal skills with real people.
  • Observe and copy 'normal' interaction patterns to recalibrate your social responses.
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