Breaking the Cycle of High Conflict Reactions with Empathy, Attention & Respect
How do you get through to an upset person, especially when that person is habitually upset? Try an EAR Statement. Using Empathy, Attention and Respect helps them calm down and reduces defensive behavior so your message isn’t sidetracked by an emotional roadblock. This video explains why it works and demonstrates things to say and avoid, including nonverbal techniques.
Understanding & Managing High Conflict Legal Disputes
Bill Eddy is a pioneer in high-conflict personality theory and one of the most influential voices in modern conflict resolution. As a lawyer, mediator, therapist, and bestselling author of more than 30 books, he developed widely used tools including The CARS Method®, BIFF Response®, EAR Statements™, and the New Ways® series. His work is used across workplaces, courts, healthcare, government, and human services around the world. Bill’s integrated mental health and legal expertise continues to shape HCI’s research-driven methods for managing all levels of conflict. He also co-hosts the podcast It’s All Your Fault!
