Difficult Conversations: Do's & Don'ts That Actually Work

Difficult Conversations: Do's and Don'ts That Actually Work In this video, psychotherapist Michelle Ferris shares practical advice on how to navigate difficult conversations and improve your communication skills. You'll learn strategies to approach conflict management more effectively, fostering healthier interpersonal skills. This self improvement journey helps you develop assertive communication, leading to more peaceful relationships in all areas of your life. Learn more here with me! 00:00 Introduction 00:58 How a minor conflict exploded 02:28 Stuffing the hurt doesn't work 03:04 Why texting during a difficult conversation never works 04:27 When to speak up and when not to 05:35 When your values are different 06:21 Agree to disagree in a difficult conversation 06:57 A healthy way to practice detachment 07:55 What to focus on during a conflict 08:41 How to go into a conflict with a softer tone Music : Roa - Good Feeling Stream / Download : https://fanlink.to/Roa_GoodFeeling License : https://roa-music.com Here are some extra ways to get support: 📒 FREE Guide 7 Steps to Healing One-Sided Relationships: The Codependent Solution https://counselingrecovery.lpages.co/... ✅ FREE E-Journal prompts for Healing Codependency, Self-care and Boundaries https://counselingrecovery.lpages.co/... ✅ FREE Guide Relationship Checklist to assess your relationships! https://counselingrecovery.lpages.co/... ➡️ Your Codependency Starter Kit PDF https://counselingrecovery.lpages.co/... 📒 The Codependency E-Workbook: Your Guide to Being Your Best Self https://counselingrecovery.lpages.co/... 📒 The Self-trust Solution: E-Journal Prompts for Loving Yourself https://counselingrecovery.lpages.co/... 📒 Healing Anxiety & Emotional Triggers E-Journal https://counselingrecovery.lpages.co/... The information provided by Michelle Farris are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Michelle Farris is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Connect with me on social media! Facebook:   / counselingrecovery   Pinterest:   / mshellmft   Instagram:   / counseling_recovery   LinkedIn:   / michellefarrismft   Michelle is a psychotherapist, codependency expert, and anger management, specialist. She’s been featured in The Daily Positive, BossMom, Psych Central, The Good Men Project, and Your Tango just to name a few. Her relationship recovery helps people go from relationships that don’t serve them, to learning how to trust themselves and create mutually satisfying connections that work. Michelle loves creating online products and courses on relationship skills, codependency recovery, anger management, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and self-trust.