The first rule of conflict resolution is that conflict is inevitable

We all have needs which can be in competition with the needs of others.
Even the most compatible people will be in conflict about something.
Badly managed conflict can lead to worse conflicts.
Conflict that is managed well can be potentially constructive.

The Benefits of Conflict

We spend our lives trying to avoid conflicts with others. Why not get better at dealing with it? You can
Become more aware of the barriers to your effectiveness
Become more productive, spending less time brooding and worrying
Experience positive change
Become more knowledgeable and creative as you explore alternatives and points of view
Become more aware of otherâ??s feelings and desires
Become more mature, less self centered, as you focus on the needs of others
Release tension and stress as you solve problems
Become emotionally closer to people
Have fun exploring the intricacies of your relationships
(Page 4-5,Learning to Manage Conflict, Getting People to Work Together Productively, Maxwell Macmillan Canada Inc.,1993, Dean Tjosvold)

By reframing and looking at some of the conflicts in your life in a positive light you may be able to deal with them in a new less stressful manner. Less stress equals less emotion which translates into a decreased chance of relapse. Good advice for those in drug rehab and those leaving or completing rehab.

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