Shaun Harvey
Liz Lange
Maintaining Connection Through Conflict
Maintaining Connection Through Conflict
Maintaining Connection Through Conflict
Thursday 5th February 2026
Learn how to transform conflict with your teen into meaningful connection in this insightful episode with Liz Lange and Core Connection.
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Shaun Harvey
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Episode Overview
- View conflict as an opportunity for connection rather than negativity.
- Regulate your own emotions to model healthy responses for teens.
- Use specific language to uphold boundaries without shutting down communication.
- Pick your battles wisely to maintain long-term relationships.
- Validate teens' feelings to foster open communication.
"Conflict doesn't have to always be negative; it can be an opportunity for connection."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this engaging episode of Mental Health Matters, Liz Lange teams up with Jeremiah and Selena Woodruff from Core Connection to explore how conflict can actually strengthen the bond between parents and their teens. Forget the notion that conflict is always a bad thing; sometimes it's the perfect opportunity to connect on a deeper level.
Liz kicks off with a humorous anecdote about her children's unique ways of soothing a crying baby, setting a light-hearted tone for a topic that often feels heavy. Jeremiah and Selena dive into why it's crucial for parents to regulate their own emotions during conflicts. By doing so, they can model healthy emotional responses for their teens. The episode tackles common misconceptions about parenting teens, like the idea that it's inherently miserable.
Instead, they suggest viewing it as an exciting phase full of potential for growth. The trio discusses practical strategies for maintaining connection through conflict, such as taking time to cool down before addressing heated issues and using specific language to uphold boundaries without shutting down communication. They stress the importance of recognising when to pick your battles and when to let things slide for the sake of long-term relationship building.
By the end of the episode, you'll feel equipped with new perspectives and tools to transform conflict into connection. So, are you ready to rethink how you approach conflict with your teen?