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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EAR statements calm high conflict people by showing empathy, attention & respect. We explain how these simple phrases acknowledge emotions & radically shift tense situations. Essential tools for handling difficult people.
Young adults with high conflict parents face hurdles launching into adulthood. This week Bill & Megan offer hope & strategies for overcoming social media woes, toxic relationships & lack of support.
Grandparenting amidst high conflict co-parents? Get Bill Eddy’s tips for shielding kids, navigating court, and minimizing damage as they mature. With support, you can provide stability.
Think antisocial personality disorder only exists in criminals? Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter debunk myths about the hostility bias and genetics. Learn to spot antisocial patterns to respond cautiously.
Divorcing a high conflict ex or co-parenting after separation? Bill and Megan answer listener questions with battle-tested advice on limiting fruitless negotiations, recognizing alienation, and responding strategically.
Falsely accused by your high-conflict neighbor? Bill and Megan share proven strategies to avoid engagement, calm tensions, consult lawyers cautiously, and use specialized mediation. Regain your peace of mind amidst turbulent neighbor relationships.
Can kids have BPD? How to respond to false abuse claims. Bill and Megan offer compassionate clarity on turbulent family dynamics with high-conflict people.
Unconscious dynamics like projection spread high conflict contagion. Learn to spot these behaviors and avoid getting emotionally hooked.
Bill and Megan share strategies for identifying when workplace conflict is driven by a high-conflict person, rather than mutual disagreement. They discuss options to address issues professionally and demonstrate to management the conflict is one-sided.
Dive into the world of group dynamics with high conflict personalities. Bill and Megan share strategies for handling drama, setting limits, and navigating bias against female leaders.