Imagine trying to resolve a heated disagreement at work or facing a family rift that seems impossible to mend. In 2026, conflicts are more complex, affecting not just our emotions but entire organizations and family systems. The emotional toll and productivity losses are staggering, with recent studies showing that unresolved issues cost teams and relationships dearly. Mastering psychology conflict resolution is now essential for anyone seeking personal growth and healthy, re

In today’s fast-paced workplaces and communities, unresolved conflicts can quickly erode productivity, morale, and trust. Yet, when approached with the right mindset, conflict can spark meaningful growth and innovation. This guide for 2026 delivers the latest strategies, skills, and tools for conflict management and resolution in organizations, healthcare, and families. You’ll find actionable insights, proven frameworks, and practical steps to help you turn challenges into op

Every year I write a holiday conflict blog. I do it because I know that many people – myself included - are silently struggling with the approaching holidays - the family dynamics, the old wounds, the exhausting expectations. And every year, I hear from readers who tell me something in these posts helped them show up differently, helped them breathe a little easier, helped them remember they had choices. This year's approach is about the most powerful tool I know.

As both a former critical care nurse and a current conflict management specialist, I've learned that this tension isn't really about the behavior we're trying to change. It's about something deeper: the fundamental human need for choice and control over our own lives and often the issues that lay underneath.

I recently joined Dr. Lee Sharma on her podcast, Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern Medicine, to discuss something most healthcare leaders know but rarely address: unresolved conflict is quietly destroying your teams, burning out your staff, and harming patient outcomes.

Whether we're in the conflict or managing the conflict, anger is arguably the most misunderstood emotion in conflict situations. Rather...

I recently participated in a webinar where The Institute for Economics & Peace presented their 2025 Global Peace Index findings: ...

I hold the belief that our life is our story and our story is our legacy. Mother's Day always brings me back to the story I've been...

In today's challenging economic landscape, many of you find yourselves facing the difficult task of delivering unwelcome financial news...

I get asked about bullying so often in my conflict resolution practice. It's one of the most common contributors to workplace and...

I need to be honest with you. This week has felt heavy. As news of cuts to immigration legal aid, access to justice grants, healthcare...

Many conflicts aren't just about the topic at hand—they're about our very sense of self.

Fear creates decision-making tunnel vision. We begin to see only binary choices - stay or go, fight or flee, your way or my way, all or nothing.  I've learned to listen for these indicators of fear-based thinking: when people present their situation as having only two options. "We either cut staff or go under." "We must either match our competitor's prices or lose our customers." "I have to either accept this proposal or walk away."  “The person is a problem, so I must fire t

When government cuts create serious challenges for vulnerable populations, they open space for civic action and community-led solutions.

The "most magical place on earth" is also a place ripe for conflict and - the perfect opportunity to learn conflict management skills.

It’s not hard to see all people as people, if you look them in the eyes.  It’s even less hard if you take the time to hear their story.

Effective, respectful communication, particularly when it isn’t easy, requires a toolbox full of skills most of us haven’t learned.

For many of us, the holiday season brings a complex mix of emotions that can be challenging to navigate. Here's what to remember.

In professional environments, conflict and anxiety often go hand-in-hand, creating a complex dynamic that affects both our performance and our ability to find effective solutions.  When conflict arises, it naturally triggers feelings of anxiety as we worry about negative outcomes, potential damage to professional relationships, or rejection of ourselves and our ideas. This anxiety, in turn, can escalate the original conflict, creating a cycle where negative emotions and behav

How we approach and manage conflict can significantly impact patient care, team morale, and organizational productivity.