It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

More Listener Questions!In this episode, Megan and Bill answer your questions on high-conflict topics that matter to you, including:How do you stop a high conflict person from calling state authorities on you? No prosecutor will charge my ex with filing a false police report. I'm already suing in civil court for damages, but this outcome will take years to conclude and she's still making threats to call the police.Is minimizing contact with an HCP ever acceptable? Are there any circumstances where it might actually be what you would recommend? What is your take on long term abuse of power, and whether or not it’s ever ok to draw a line and say, “I’m just going to go minimal contact so I can maximize the energy I can spend with our kids”?Can you discuss how high conflict people may present and not normally yell and scream or argue?Links & Other NotesBOOKSDon’t Alienate the KidsHigh Conflict People in Legal DisputesARTICLEQuick Tips for Controlling Communications with a Hostile ExCOURSENew Ways for Families: Parenting Without Conflict (for court-ordered mandatory parent education requirement)New Ways for Families + coachingOur website: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/Submit a Question for Bill and MeganAll of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.You can also find these show notes at our site as well.Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing patterns of behavior. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (02:22) - Minimizing Conflict with HCPs (09:37) - More Than Just Yelling and Arguing (13:47) - When They Blame You (18:59) - Reminders & Coming Next Week: More Listener Questions Learn more about our New Ways for Work Coaching sessions. Get started today!

Learn about the challenges mediators face with high conflict personalities in mediation. Explore the 'new ways for mediation' method and tips for managing high conflict people. Discover how emotions can impact interactions and the importance of empathy. Understand the genetic nature of antisocial personality disorder and setting limits. Learn how to spot sociopathic behavior and engage with the podcast through questions and reviews.

The hosts discuss mediating high conflict cases and offer training programs. They talk about dealing with a high conflict custody case and concerns for the child. They cover co-parenting with challenging behaviors and teaching life skills. The concept of co-parenting and addressing a high conflict family member is discussed. They also talk about managing high conflict people and finding a counselor for oneself.

This podcast explores the Alex Murdaugh con and how to avoid being conned. They discuss Alex's conning M.O., con artists and fake emergencies, and how to spot and avoid being conned. They also talk about the vulnerability of small rural communities to con artists and share personal experiences of being conned.

Alex Murdaugh, central figure in a high-profile murder case, is discussed in relation to high conflict and mental health disorders. Topics include remorse, empathy, trust, aggression, personality clues, opioid addiction, and patterns of lying and gaining sympathy.

Learn why connection is key in managing high conflict personalities, the impact of brain functions on interactions, the importance of cultural differences in relationships, and strategies for effective communication in intense situations.

Guest co-host Cherolyn Knapp and guest Bob Stenhouse, founder of Verita, discuss high conflict workplace investigations, challenges posed by people with high conflict personalities, building rapport with interviewees, use of BIFF in investigations, DARVO concept, and recommendations for employers to address bullying and harassment.

Journalist and radio host Ilyssa Panitz, THE Divorce Journalist, discusses her divorce radio show, high conflict divorce during the pandemic, similarities between celebrity and regular divorces, listener feedback, and lessons learned. The podcast explores navigating challenges in divorce, the impact on celebrities, and turning hardships into positive messages.

Guest Michael Lomax, an expert in high conflict mediation, discusses 10 paradigm shifts essential for mediating high conflict disputes, focusing on problem-solving and client participation. They highlight the importance of avoiding apologies, guiding parties towards future-oriented solutions, and patience in reaching agreements.

Is it possible to change family law in an entire country? Change that results in improvements for families, and especially for children?In today’s episode, Bill and Megan talk with family law attorney, Michal Fein, of Tel Aviv, Israel, about a law she wrote to address some problematic issues in Israel’s family law system—the Family Disputes Settlement Law. They will discuss:what prompted the change and why it was neededwhat the Family Disputes Settlement Law was intended to dowhether it was met with resistance and were there implementation challengesdata at the two-year and six-year marks—did court applications (filings) increase, decrease or stay the samedid the new law impact domestic violence, alienation, mediation and other divorce-related challengeswhether the pandemic impacted divorce rates in IsraelMichal’s hope for the future of family law in IsraelLinks & Other NotesWEBSITE for MICHAL FEINNews and BlogsARTICLE: How Israel Substantially Reduced Litigation In Family CourtOur website: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/Submit a Question for Bill and MeganAll of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.You can also find these show notes at our site as well.Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing patterns of behavior. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (02:25) - Meet Michal Fein (05:18) - Question Round (09:37) - Background of Her Law (23:24) - Resistance (25:57) - Implementation (28:04) - Changing Over Time (31:23) - Changes They've Seen (34:25) - Domestic Violence (37:11) - Mediation (38:19) - Affects of Pandemic (40:50) - Hope for Family Law's Future in Israel (43:10) - Wrap Up (44:12) - Reminders & Coming Next Week: Connection in High Conflict Interactions Learn more about our New Ways for Work Coaching sessions. Get started today!