Try: Managing conflict is important for a caregiver caring for a Care recipient (cr) conflict triggers strong emotions and can lead to hurt feelings disappointment and discomfort when handled in an unhealthy manner it can cause irreparable rifts resentments and break-ups but when conflict is resolved in a healthy way it increases understanding between the cr and the caregiver if you are out of touch with your feelings or so stressed that you can only pay attention to a limited number of emotions you won’t be able to understand your own needs if you don’t understand your needs you will have a difficulty communicating effectively with the cr the ability to successfully resolve conflict depends on your ability to manage stress quickly while remaining alert and calm by staying calm you can accurately read and interpret verbal and nonverbal communication control your emotions and behavior when you’re in control of your emotions you can communicate your needs without threatening frightening or punishing others pay attention to the feelings being expressed as well as the spoken words of others be aware of and respectful of differences by avoiding disrespectful words and actions you can resolve the problem faster information references helpguide org

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Keywords: Conflict resolution stress emotions

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