It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People
Holiday Harmony: Keeping The Peace at Family Celebrations
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Quick takeaways
- Setting ground rules and utilizing minders can help avoid conflict at holiday gatherings.
- Engaging in one-on-one conversations promotes empathy and understanding, especially with high conflict personalities.
Deep dives
Preparing for Challenging Conversations During Holiday Gatherings
Holiday gatherings can often lead to conflict, especially when topics that usually generate controversy are brought up. High conflict personalities tend to lack self-restraint and may actively seek attention, making family gatherings a particularly challenging environment. However, by being prepared and setting some ground rules, these situations can be managed more effectively. Posting a respectful gathering policy can help remind everyone to avoid divisive subjects and focus on enjoying pleasant conversations. Assigning a "minder" or someone who can redirect conversations and diffuse potential conflicts can also be beneficial. Additionally, individuals attending these gatherings can use encouraging self-talk and conversation shifters to navigate conversations with high conflict individuals, while saving more serious discussions for one-on-one interactions.
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