32. The Worst Time For Conflict

<p>Most of us try and resolve conflict in the worst possible moment – when emotion is high and cognition is low.</p> <p>This high emotion, low cognition state is defined by Gottman as flooding. When either partner is flooded, staying in the conversation will only escalate the conflict.</p> <p>This week on the podcast, Julie Benoit joins me to talk about flooding and what makes us vulnerable to flooding. Listen to this episode to learn:</p> <ol> <li>What flooding is and how to recognize it.</li> <li>What to do when either of you is flooded.</li> <li>How to proactively prevent flooding so you can have more productive communication when the potential for conflict is high.</li> </ol> <p>Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at sharoncostanzo.com/ep-32</p>