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Working with Personality Disorders as Attachment Disorders June 8 Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Annual Conference, Chicago www.afccnet.org
Managing High Conflict Personalities in Legal Disputes June 18 Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Orange County Bar Association, Newport Beach, CA
Ethically Settling High Conflict Disputes June 21 Presenting with Hon. Susan Finlay (Ret)
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Managing High Conflict Clients: Ethics and Risk Management June 25 Solutions on Site Workshops, London, Ontario, Canada www.sosworkshops.ca
Managing High Conflict Clients with New Ways for Families June 26 Solutions on Site Workshops, London, Ontario, Canada www.sosworkshops.ca
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In the previous blog, I wrote about the dynamic of “splitting” – the tendency for some people to see others as all-good or all-bad, and the contagious nature of this highly intense emotional process. This seems to have entered our …
The concept of “splitting” in relationships has been studied for decades, especially when borderline or narcissistic personality disorders are involved. Splitting occurs when a person views others as either all-good or all-bad, with no grey areas and with an emotional …
I was very appreciative of the feedback on my blog last week (1-12-12) about marriage rates declining. The responses triggered a look into more research statistics and some more thoughts for family professionals. Here’s some results:Remarriage rates: I don’t know …
Excerpted from BIFF: Quick Responses to High Conflict People, Their Personal Attacks, Hostile Email and Social Media Meltdowns By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Businesses today have many opportunities to deal with HCPs as customers, suppliers, contractors, partners and in negotiations over …
Yesterday, Jon Huntsman declared he would stop campaigning for President. Too bad, he seemed like a reasonable person, by and large. I couldn’t agree more with his comment on the way out: “This race has degenerated into an onslaught of …
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I read this week that there has been a significant decline in marriage rates, especially in the past two years. 57% of adults got married ten years ago, but only 51% are getting married now. Last year, only 9% of …
Last Friday, I gave an all-day seminar to approximately 100 family professionals (lawyers, judges, mediators, counselors, social workers, domestic violence victims’ advocates, etc.) in Salem, Oregon at their bi-annual “High Conflict” Symposium. It was held at the Willamette University School …
By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.© 2011 by High Conflict Institute Asking questions is one of the most powerful – and often misused – tools for professionals in dispute resolution settings, whether legal, workplace, mediation or anywhere. When you are dealing …
We’d like to wish all of our readers, followers and customersa happy and productive New Year. High Conflict Institute (HCI) is 4 years oldthis month! What an adventure it’s been, with both ups and downs! When we (MeganHunter and Bill …
Colorado AFCC & Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee Advanced Skills for Managing High Conflict Parents Friday, February 24, 2012 click here for more details! The full day seminar will include the latest research on personality disorders and ways to distinguish those …
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On January 20-21, in Mission Viejo in Southern California, I will be presenting advanced skills for professionals dealing with the difficult behaviors of high-conflict people, whether as individuals or when involved in family problems, especially separation and divorce. High-conflict people …
As the year draws to a close and we focus on holiday celebrations, wethink about others including the less fortunate. All year long, at our websiteand in seminars we talk about high conflict people (HCPs) and how to deal …
I started writing thismonth’s eNewsletter article (“Building a Team Against the Problem”) beforerealizing that this month was the “end” of the Iraq war, with the troops (well,some of them) coming home. In reflecting on that war, there are three leadershiplessons …
Arbitration Arbitration is a more formal dispute resolution process. It’s built into the power structure for many organizational grievances and conflicts, including those based on labor management contracts, homeowners association procedures, or government agency procedures. While these may also offer …
Yesterday Rod Blagojevich former governor of Illinois, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for fraud and corruption. One of the questions some asked was “Why didn’t we see this before we elected him?” The answer may lie in understanding …
I’m speaking at their meeting on Friday, Dec 2. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
On November 22, I gave an all-day seminar in London, Ontario, to about 80 therapists, child welfare professionals, family lawyers, and other professionals involved in workplace, healthcare and other settings. The topic was “Managing High-Conflict Clients: Ethics and Risk Management.” …
