Conflict Resolution Therapy

Conflict resolution therapy is an approach to resolve the problems or conflicts among individuals or groups of people. It was designed primarily to help couples address conflict in any situation whether it arises in family, between friends or romantic partners, at the workplace etc. It involves processes and activities which facilitate peaceful conflict resolution between partners. Dimension of resolution is typically parallel to dimensions of conflict and in the way conflict is processed. Cognitive Resolution helps with resolution in view of conflict, with beliefs and attitudes. Cognitive resolution in combination with emotional and behavioral factors are the three main pillars of this conflict resolution therapy, in which with emotions we get to know how disputant feels about the conflict however with behaviour, it reflects their action and response. These procedures help in negotiation, mediation, diplomacy and peace building. The word “conflict resolution” can also include “dispute resolution” , where arbitration and litigation are critically involved. The concept primarily focuses on non-violent resistance measures in an attempt to promote effective resolution.Conflict Resolution Therapy has been around in our history, some are peaceful while others are forceful. In Italy, people followed this technique to reunite the whole nation, they understood the power of resistance, a small island near Italian peninsula named Sardegna started a revolution to renaissance of one nation post world war one. Numerous leaders were evolved while Italy was subdivided and among them one very popular leader who later became a dictator was “Mussolini” who started a revolution from Sardegna island with resistance against other regional and foreign dictators, which succeeded and later successfully developed one nation which today known as “Republic of Italy”. They have a variety of problems which includes ethnicity, political influence, language and topological factors, which one by one were taken care of by diplomatic ties with “Giuseppe Garibaldi”. For an anecdotal perspective in reference to India, If Andaman & Nicobar island started a movement and later that movement helped us in getting our freedom !?! We designed the conflict resolution therapy model to the very basic and re-engineer it, while keeping various aspects of negative emotions and the individual’s response system in mind and narrowed it down to the FIFS system In system programming we call it First In First serve but obviously here in psychology we define it as Fight, Immobilise, Flight and Submit.“Fight”, when the person tries to dominate either the situation or person. This detour can lead to things like anger issues, paranoia and borderline functioning.“Immobilise”, this is the case when the other person becomes stagnated with the situation or unable to act or make decisions and leads to anxiety issues, including panic attacks and isolation.“Flight”, this is a case which resonates with ignorance. The person tries to avoid, distract or run from the situation.“Submit”, In this scenario the person gives up too easily like in your case there might be one thing for which you might be working day in and day out but when any difficulty comes in the thought of tackling a situation the tiredness, fatigue and discomfort kicks in and you might let it go. This is a preeminent cause of discomfort and needs to be addressed by your partner at the beginning and resolve it by discussing the concern and talking things out rather than waiting for the right time to come.When conflict is not resolved appropriately, negative emotional states may linger and develop into situations that can have serious, lasting consequences on all personal and professional relationships. Internal conflicts can be detrimental to your family, friends and co-workers. Conflicts can be destructive, leading people to develop negative feelings for each other and spend energy on conflict with which they might accomplish something productive. It can also deepen differences, and lead families, groups to polarise.Conflict resolution is a perspective and we assume conflict is based on two underlying dimensions: “Concern for Self (Assertiveness)” and “Concerns for Others (Empathy)” Well managed conflict can be constructive, helping to “clear the air” releasing emotion and stress, and resolving tension, especially if you sees it as an opportunity to increase understanding and find a way forward together out of the conflict situation. With conflict resolution therapy, all parties involved feel heard and understood. We will help you work toward a win-win scenario or a solution to the conflict.With Collaborative facilitation from our therapist, conflict resolution will become a collaborative problem-solving process, a cooperative talking-together process that leads to choosing a plan of action that everyone can feel good about.

Just like growing tree every good outcome requires patience and action

–Aditi Gupta