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“We’re asking you to undo years of practice, maybe even eons of genetic shaping that prod you to take flight or pick a fight (when under attack), and recode the stimulus. “Ah, that’s a sign that the other person feels unsafe.” And then what? Do something to make it safe.”

Safe Flight Fight Stimulus Unsafe Attack

Book:Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Talking About Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior

Source: Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Talking About Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior

“Rather than move to compromise or fight for her way, Yvonne will step out of the issue and CRIB to get to Mutual Purpose.”

Purpose Compromise Mutual Fight

Book:Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Talking About Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior

Source: Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Talking About Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior