Dr. Emily Taylor coaches Stacie, who recently lost her sister to suicide and is in conflict with her late sister’s husband. Grief can heighten the tension in relationships and sometimes makes it difficult to identify what our own needs are in conflict. Dr. Emily helps Stacie sift through her hurt and anger to pinpoint her core need in the conflict. In the process, Stacie discovers new options to pursue in her relationship with her sister’s family and ends the session feeling hopeful.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:
- Identify your “why” in a conflict.
- Use the 4 steps of nonviolent communication.
- Discover paths forward through role-playing.

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
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free, confidential support. Call or text 988.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to The Conflict Coach
01:28 Sister’s Suicide
02:20 Prior Conflict with Sister’s Family
05:46 Getting to the Core Need
12:32 Roleplaying Nonviolent Communication
19:05 Roleplay Recap
22:04 Conclusion and Takeaway