Conflict Resolution Strategies--for Your Health

Whether it's a fight with your spouse, a disagreement with your mother or an altercation with a friend, conflicts can be a significant source of stress for most people, even when handled in a respectful way. Handled poorly, a disagreement can end a relationship--or worse! The following resources bring new information on conflict, its effects, and how to handle conflict with all the people in your life.

The Toll of Conflict in Relationships
If you're wondering about the ominous "or worse" I was referring to (above), this article explains how the stress of conflict in relationships can have a serious negative impact on other areas of your life as well. Find out more about the effects of conflict.

Effective Conflict Resolution Techniquies
So how do you handle conflict in a healthy way? These guidelines can help resolve conflict in virtually every relationship you have.

Take the Social Assessment Quiz
This quiz is designed to assess the state of your relationships, support network, and social life as a whole to help you see if work is needed in this area, or if you have all the support you need.