Megan Hunter, MBA, is the co-founder and CEO of the High Conflict Institute. She developed the concept of the Institute after 13 years in policy, legislation, and judicial training with the Arizona Supreme Court and five years with the Dawes County Attorney’s Office in Nebraska. She is founder and publisher of Unhooked Books, a U.S.-based media company. She has served as President of the Arizona Chapter of the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, the Arizona Family Support Council and Nebraska Child Support Enforcement Association. She served five years on the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiner, and currently serves on the board of Stepfamily Magazine.
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Grandparents navigate supporting children through high conflict divorce, while a co-parent seeks guidance on managing an ex-spouse’s challenging behaviors and new wife’s involvement.
From a listener who’s had nine marriages seeking lasting change, to a stepmom navigating hostile messages from her husband’s ex – practical skills for managing challenging relationships.
A listener faces hostile neighbors who harass her family and trespass on her property. Bill and Megan explain options from law enforcement involvement to strategic disengagement while protecting children.
We tackle listener questions on enforcing boundaries with manipulative ex-partners, managing high-conflict personality patterns, and setting limits with difficult aging parents.
Three listeners ask how to handle challenging personality combinations in relationships, protect children from parental alienation, and repair family bonds.
We analyze high conflict behavior in court testimony, examining charm as manipulation. Plus: why some show deep empathy for animals but struggle with human relationships, and quick responses to rehearsed demands.
Is difficult behavior truly situational, or part of a deeper pattern? Discover how to identify genuine high conflict patterns and respond effectively. Plus, we introduce our new platform Conflict Influencer for navigating challenging personal relationships.
When child abuse allegations emerge in family court, the path forward isn’t always clear. Dr. Wendy Bourg shares evidence-based approaches to protect children while preserving vital relationships.
When does trauma require compassion, and when is it weaponized to excuse harmful behavior? We tackle this thorny dilemma, revealing practical ways to blend empathy with firm boundaries for healthier relationships.
Bill and Megan discuss the rising cases of teacher misconduct in schools: Understanding psychological factors, institutional responses, and protecting vulnerable students.