by Dr. Z | Jan 4, 2012 | Learning, Thinking and Speaking, Uncategorized, Understanding Conflict
Do you ever find a book so intriguing that you cannot stop reading it and talking about the material? Everything about the characters feels like a mystery to be unraveled and you find yourself enamored with their personal characteristics, accomplishments, and flaws....
by Dr. Z | Aug 17, 2011 | Conflict Coaching, Understanding Conflict
I was recently speaking with a client who was having problems at work and during social life. The problems were a symptom of some severe anxiety and constant self-consciousness regarding her physical appearance. She had built up several issues in her head and allowed...
by Dr. Z | Jun 21, 2011 | Understanding Conflict
I recently arrived home after a long day at work to discover that my two boxers, Gizmo and Gonzo, had gotten into a fight in their kennel. I did not see the actual fight but I did see the horrifying marks left on each of my beloved animals, as they were each covered...
by Dr. Z | May 25, 2011 | Conflict Coaching, Understanding Conflict
The toughest thing to do is to understand what makes humans tick. People don’t like spending time thinking about the reasons for our actions, and when we are in conflict reflective thinking is even more difficult. All the internal voices that motivate us, stifle...
by Dr. Z | May 21, 2011 | Understanding Conflict
There are a few common myths about conflict that have a great deal of influence in the Western world. I will briefly highlight three myths and then succinctly refute each one. Myth #1: Conflict is always destructive. Most conflicts are not an enjoyable process. No one...
