Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. is the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer. While pioneering High Conflict Personality Theory (HCP), he was the National Conflict Resolution Center’s Senior Family Mediator for 15 years, a Certified Family Law Specialist for 15 years, and a licensed clinical social worker therapist for over 12 years. Bill serves on the faculty of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University School of Law and is a Conjoint Associate Professor with the University of Newcastle Law School in Australia. He has been a speaker and trainer in over 35 U.S. states and 13 countries. He is the author or co-author of over 20 books, manuals, and workbooks, he also has a popular blog on the Psychology Today website with over 6 million views, and he hosts It’s All Your Fault on TruStory FM.
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Examining the Royal Family drama to understand how public attention affects family conflict and reconciliation. Learn key strategies for managing complex family dynamics and institutional pressures.
BPD advocate Shehrina Rooney shares her powerful recovery journey and challenges in the legal system, while experts explore how courts and professionals can better understand and support those with BPD diagnoses.
Delve into the psychology behind the “doomsday mom” murders—what drives someone to kill their own children, how personality patterns emerge, and the complex path to healing for surviving family members.
Listener questions reveal powerful insights on managing difficult relationships, recognizing self-awareness, and navigating complex personality dynamics in mediations.