How to Actually Resolve a Conflict: The 4-Option Method for Couples
Talking through a conflict is only half the work. The other half is figuring out what both partners will do differently next time.
In this Therapy Moment, Robyn Ashbuagh, LMFT shares her favorite conflict resolution tool: a four-option framework that gives couples a clear, structured way to close out a difficult conversation.
The CRAP Strategy: How to De-Escalate Conflict in Relationships | Solid Foundations Therapy
When conflict keeps escalating and you cannot seem to find your way back to each other, sometimes you need a bridge strategy before you can get back to genuine connection.
The VCR Method: What to Say When Someone Shares Their Feelings
Knowing what to say when someone shares their feelings with you, especially when you do not feel the same way, can be harder than it sounds. In this Therapy Moment, Robin, LMFT teaches the VCR Method: Validation, Comment, Reassurance. It is a simple, repeatable script that shows the other person you are listening, while still giving you space to share your own perspective without dismissing theirs.