Readings:
- Chapters 2-4 in Stone, Patton, & Heen (Difficult Conversations Text)
- Chapters 1-2 in Wilmot and Hocker (Interpersonal Conflict)
For this week’s post:
Think about the way your family of origin tends to handle conflict. Which of the 3 background systems described in Chapter 2 of Wilmot and Hocker (avoidant, collaborative, or aggressive) best describes your family? Explain why (using examples) your family fits into this category.