CONFLICT RESOURCES

con·flict

/ˈkän-flikt/

noun

Relational differences where opposing perspectives and emotions are present which often feel incompatible.

A Relational Skills Approach to Conflict

You’ve likely heard that effective communication is the most essential tool for resolving disagreements, but that’s not the whole story. Without key relational skills, even the best communication tools can do more harm than good.

At THRIVEtoday, we approach conflict as an opportunity to grow in the skills that help us prioritize relationships and navigate challenges with grace—remaining true to the people God has called us to be.

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. – Rom. 12:18

QUESTIONS AND FEELINGS IN THE MOMENT

Conflict is not just about differing opinions or viewpoints. Most often, it is about the emotions that arise in response to the situation. Based on our past experiences, we might feel the need to run, hide, or run over people during conflict. At the same time, relational discord and bring up a fear of losing the connection or damaging the relationship.

Do you ever find yourself thinking or experiencing the following?

“I avoid conflict as much as possible.”

“I don’t know how to engage in conflict without damaging my relationships”

“I tend to get hurt and struggle to recover when I get in disagreements with others.”

“I don’t have the the ability to walk through conflict while remaining my best true self”

A PATHWAY TO DECREASING CONFLICT

If you want to develop the ability to deal with conflict as your best true self, in a way that honors God and your relationships, relational skills can change everything!

Intro Video

In this segment of ‘How The Relational Skills Address My Biggest Problems’, Chris and Kristy address the topic of conflict and how relational skills offer us solutions that we can’t find with good communication skills alone.

After-Event Course

How well do you navigate conflict? In this previously aired live theory by topic course, Chris Coursey offers a fresh perspective on conflict and help you:

Explore relational goals for navigating conflict.
Understand why good communication won’t always bring us the results we want.
Examine the role of emotional capacity in conflict.
Learn how processing unpleasant emotions in healthy ways can foster connection during disagreements.
Practice exercises that will help you better walk through relational discord.

Discover how to approach conflict with confidence and turn relational tension into opportunities for growth.

Feedback from the live event

I appreciated how you defined terms and went through foundational topics so that anyone could enjoy and learn something.

It is a great resource for helping people deal in a Godly manner with conflict in their lives.

So practical and so needed. Conflict that doesn't end well is really difficult and people want to know how to get on with each other.

These skills are ones we can continue to work on no matter the level of maturity. Can never fully get to the point where we don’t ever need this.

The pace was good and the information was helpful. The time to practice is worthwhile and the need for repetition is reinforcing. The Lord continues to work through it all.

Wonderful class. Covered a lot of emotions I had a hard time identifying. Appreciate all the recommendations!!!!

I think it is a great introduction to conflict. I learned some things I didn’t know.

This workshop provides highly practical teaching and tools to address daily life relational problems.

I found the class extremely helpful. I will be studying the FSQ Flow and VCR Process. These provide great direction during interactions and situations.