Mad River Behavioral Health

  Navigating the Maze: Essential Strategies for Conflict Resolution Conflict. Just the word can conjure feelings of unease, frustration, and even dread. Whether it's a disagreement with a colleague, a tense moment with a loved one, or navigating differing opinions within a team, conflict is an inevitable part of the human experience. While our initial instinct might be to avoid it, learning to navigate conflict effectively is a crucial skill – one that can strengthen relationships, foster understanding, and ultimately lead to positive outcomes. But how do we move from confrontation to resolution? It's not about winning or losing; it's about finding a path forward that respects the needs and perspectives of everyone involved. Here are some essential strategies to help you navigate the maze of conflict resolution: 1. Listen Actively and Empathetically The foundation of any successful resolution lies in truly hearing what the other person is saying. This goes beyond just w...

It's never too late or too soon. Wherever you are in your parenting journey, whether with newborn child or young adult, begin teaching problem solving skills, thinking skills, and verbal reasoning skills. Problem Solving, Thinking, & Verbal Reasoning There are other important skills (like, how to do laundry, dishes, math, and weak-side layups), but these are the Big Three. All are skills. All are taught, coached, encouraged, trained, and ... practiced, practiced, practiced to mastery over time. Please keep in mind that skills are increased gradually, incrementally over time only through repetitive practice. Practice to mastery is the only path to skill development, the only path forward. We will work toward developing these skills (problem-solving, thinking, verbal reasoning) by practicing on a regular basis the * Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) process developed by Dr. Ross Greene. This process can and should be practiced during all routine problems and mor...