Tension, pain, frustration, sadness, heart racing, butterflies in your stomach, sweaty palms, stress. Any of those things sound familiar? Those are some of the feelings that come up when we experience conflict. Lady, you’re going to want to grab something to take notes because Teacher T steps into H.E.R Space and helps us to explore what is conflict resolution and why is it important. In today’s episode, Dom and Terri use real-life scenarios to show us how to disagree with someone effectively. With the use of these tips, we can all become better communicators and see improvements in our relationships with friends, families, and coworkers. ***Please note that Terri and Dom are not actresses and the role plays in today’s episode are just that. Role plays. The content of the role plays do not reflect their actual views, thoughts and may not reflect actual facts.*** Don’t forget to join the H.E.R Space Sanctuary: www.facebook.com/groups/herspacesanctuary/ Quote of the Day: “People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou Takeaways: Here are a few nuggets to keep in mind when you’re faced with a conflict or tense situation... Focus on Facts Don't Get Personal Recognize the Good Remember to Listen Use "I" Statements Know When to Move On Establish Ground Rules Before an Intimate Discussion Resources: Dale Carnegie book Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Where to find us: Exclusive Facebook community: H.E.R Space Sanctuary Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: herspacepodcast.com Email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

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