03: The Function Of Conflict with Tara Vossenkemper
Tara Vossenkemper dives into the topic of conflict. Even when it doesn't feel good emotionally, it serves a crucial function in helping individuals be heard, understood, and create better relationships. Trara provides her perspective and experience with couples therapy and the ladies share their own experiences with past conflict.
Tune in to hear how Kasey and Kelsey dealt with conflict completely differently growing up and how it affects their relationship today, the fork in the road that allowed Tara to embrace conflict, the importance of relationship friction, and much more!
About Tara:
Tara Vossenkemper, PhD, LPCC, is the founder and owner of The Counseling Hub, an accidental group counseling practice in Columbia and Jefferson City, MO. She specializes in working with couples in conflict. She also does informational group practice consulting on the side.
Tara is known for her colorful language (#PuttingItNicely), love of The Office (#USVersion), neuroticism around dashboards (#FormulasAreLife), and hashtags (#AllDay). When she's not in the office, Tara can be found hanging out with her husband, two young sons, 3 dogs and 11 chickens, waiting to pop with baby #3, and wishing it was quiet enough to read.
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Key Topics:
- [07:00] Why healthy conflict is essential
- [14:53] Conflict is necessary for growth
- [20:00] Revealing self-awareness
- [21:08] Healthy conflict resolution is key
- [26:06] Being aware of triggers
- [31:13] Self-awareness leads to growth
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