Agreeing to Disagree in Uncertain Times
07/29/2020
Are you hearing comments like: “How could you vote that way?” “We should shut down the country again” “It’s time to end the protests”
Strategies to Manage Differences of Opinion and Conflict
1. Choose your battles!
2. Practice active listening
3. Find common ground
4. Stay calm! Don’t make it personal.
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201009/can-you-and-your-partner-agree-disagree?collection=94858
Pollyanna Vujovic APN is a board certified Family Practice Nurse (FNP) who works with individuals having a variety of mental health needs. She engages her patients through empathic listening, identifying their treatment needs and setting goals to decrease suffering and improve their quality of life.
Are you hearing comments like: “How could you vote that way?” “We should shut down the country again” “It’s time to end the protests”
Strategies to Manage Differences of Opinion and Conflict
1. Choose your battles!
- Differences of opinion and conflicts can be emotionally draining
- Consider if it’s worth your time and energy
2. Practice active listening
- Listen to what is being felt as well as what is being said
- Listen to understand not just to respond
3. Find common ground
- “We both think the environment is important”
4. Stay calm! Don’t make it personal.
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201009/can-you-and-your-partner-agree-disagree?collection=94858
Pollyanna Vujovic APN is a board certified Family Practice Nurse (FNP) who works with individuals having a variety of mental health needs. She engages her patients through empathic listening, identifying their treatment needs and setting goals to decrease suffering and improve their quality of life.
