Phyllis Leavitt: How to Handle Conflict Without Creating More Pain

How amazing would your marriage, your family, and your community be if you had the tools to transform conflict into connection? In this podcast episode, psychotherapist and author Phyllis Leavitt dives deeply into the complex topic of conflict resolution and decision-making within personal relationships, families, and communities. She breaks down the dynamics of both healthy and unhealthy family relationships and talks about strategies you can use to improve your own ability to resolve conflicts in a healthier way.Beyond healing our individual relationships, Phyllis also reflects on America’s current cultural divide, noting the way we take responsibility and resolve conflicts in our personal relationships can influence society as a whole. Phyllis shares valuable insights from her book "America in Therapy," and urges listeners to approach conflict on all levels with empathy and a willingness to listen and understand which will both promote peace and foster healthier relationships.In an era of escalating social division and family conflict, Phyllis emphasizes how the skills we use to heal our closest relationships can transform our larger societal wounds.About PhyllisPhyllis has been a psychotherapist for 34 years and is the author of three books-- A Light in the Darkness, Into the Fire, and America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis. Her focus is on healing our families on all levels-- family of origin all the way to the macrocosm of the Family of America, for the sake of bringing us back into healthy cooperation and connection and mitigating the forces of escalating divisiveness and violence so many are suffering from today.Connect with PhyllisYou can connect with Phyllis on LinkedIn at Phyllis Leavitt, on Facebook at Phyllis Leavitt.  You can follow her on Instagram at phyllis_e_leavitt, on X at @PhyllisLeavitt2 and on YouTube at Phyllis Leavitt Podcasts.  To find out more about how to work with Phyllis visit her website at Phyllis Leavitt and email Phyllis at [email protected] released book:  America In Therapy  Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.