Conflict is an avoidable reality in our day-to-day life.

Whether it is struggling with being assertive with communicating your needs to a supervisor or co-worker, a disagreement with a family member or partner, accommodating an angry customer, or navigating different personalities and communication styles in your day-to-day life, conflict is here to stay. Conflict is uncomfortable, nobody likes it, but it is something that can be handled in a way that does not overwhelm us or drain us. It is an important communication skill that gives our lives so much value, since it is such a common occurrence in the human experience. Maybe you’re in a relationship that feels stuck. Or it’s not meeting your expectations. Are you simply looking to move on from a broken or past relationship?

Conflict occurs when there is a dispute or disagreement. The question is, where do you go from here? Here at Essentially You Counseling and Wellness, we can provide you with healthy communication techniques to help guide you to resolve conflict. Whether it is learning assertiveness, improving listening/reflection skills or gaining understanding of body language and non-verbal cues, we are here to help. Having communication skills that help you remain impartial, helps you stay positive and remain calm is the key to peaceful resolution. We have all been there! We ALL yearn to be in relationships that meet our desires.