Dr. Emily Taylor coaches Tina whose 11-year-old son is being harassed by another boy at school. Tina admits she usually tries to avoid confronting issues directly, but felt an important boundary was crossed and she needed to make sure the school was addressing the problem. Now Tina’s worried how the fallout from the conflict will affect her son at school and her own social interactions with the other boy’s parents. Dr. Taylor offers guidance on enforcing healthy boundaries and helps Tina role-play to prepare for an awkward social interaction.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:
-Establish and maintain healthy boundaries.
-Process your emotions by role-playing before a tense encounter.
-Prioritize the relationships that are most important to you in a conflict.

Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at conflictcoach@byu.edu or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to the Conflict Coach
00:48 Meet Tina and Her Conflict
06:33 Understanding Boundaries in Conflict
11:57 Role-Playing the Confrontation
17:46 Reflecting on the Parent-Child Relationship
21:35 Conclusion and Key Takeaways