Chapter 11/12- Post 3

Chapter 12 describes avoidance as a conflict resolution strategy that is generally ineffective. This strategy entails withdrawing from the conflict completely as a way to avoid addressing the issue at hand. Though I am not proud of it, I am someone who typically deals with conflict by avoiding it. Even if I am really upset, I am likely to conceal my true emotions in an effort to avoid confrontation. This is something I am trying to work on since I am starting to realize how destructive this style can be. Harris & Sherblom (2011) state that conflict is healthiest when group members face it head on since conflict is usually resolved only by working through it, rather than suppressing or avoiding it (p. 213). Without addressing the issue, the matter will never be resolved effectively and therefore; by doing this, I am only creating more conflict for the future. These behaviors take time to adjust; however, I am trying to practice conflict resolution strategies that produce a more effective result.