Resolving Conflict

Resolving Conflict

Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution is one of the topics covered in Covenant Connection’s Family-Life workshops.  The following guidelines on “Rules for Couples’ Conflict Resolution” was obtained from the internationally-known organization Focus on the Family.

Rules for Couples Conflict Resolution

1. Clearly define the problem. Clarify what the actual conflict is first. Then, see if there is any other reason this conflict is here. (Prov. 13:10; 18:13; 22:3)

2. Quickly acknowledged the problem soon after the mistake and try to resolve it. Don”t hope the problem will just go away. (Prov. 27:23)

3. Encourage your mate to explain and respond. Use active listening. Repeat to the other person what you heard them say. Get their agreement about what you heard them say before responding (vice-versa). Learn to listen! (Prov. 14:33; 24:3-4)