Letting Conflict Happen in Relationship Therapy 12/14/2016 In today's day and age we parents, teachers, aunts, uncles, grandparents and even therapists want to play nice. And who could argue in the midst of conflict with wanting to make peace and offering everyone a voice and toning down the tension. It's not only well intended by therapists but also designed to keep the playing field level. But is it possible that we may be accidentally suppressing emotions that are uncomfortable for us and perhaps robbing others of a piece of their experience? Let me READ MORE
In today's day and age we parents, teachers, aunts, uncles, grandparents and even therapists want to play nice. And who could argue in the midst of conflict with wanting to make peace and offering everyone a voice and toning down the tension. It's not only well intended by therapists but also designed to keep the playing field level. But is it possible that we may be accidentally suppressing emotions that are uncomfortable for us and perhaps robbing others of a piece of their experience? Let me