Introduction 
Divorce can be challenging and emotionally draining, particularly when there are a lot of conflicts. When couples fight and argue, reaching an amicable agreement beneficial to both parties can be difficult. This case study examines applying the Curiosity Theory as a conflict resolution strategy in divorce.

Case Description 
John and Sarah had been married for ten years and had two children. They had been experiencing marital problems for some time, and eventually, they decided to get a divorce. Before meeting with an attorney, they worked out everything except two issues, property division, and spousal support.

John and Sarah tried to resolve these issues independently, but their discussions always ended in arguments and accusations. They felt frustrated, stuck, and unable to move forward. They decided to seek the help of a mediator to assist them in reaching a settlement agreement.

Mediation Process 
During the initial mediation session, the mediator...

In the first step of the Progressive Cycle, we introduce the Respect & Safety Stage. Here is where you start to build Human Connection and Rapport with others.

Respect and Safety are fundamental to conversations and create the first level of comfort and openness.  At this point, you will find that people start to share what’s truly important, the stuff that makes a difference.

I want to encourage you this week to generate that space of Safety & Respect in all your interactions and let me know how it turns out.

Connect to Your Needs

Give yourself a reason to listen: What needs of yours are met by listening?

Connect to Your Feeling

What is it going to feel like when you meet your needs for listening? 
Here is where most people get lost - (Call me to clarify)

WIIFM

What's In It For Me?
Do it for yourself, so you win, and
then take that win to others so they win as well.

Here's to your ongoing success - Martin

What's The Worst Thing That Can Happen In Relationships?
DEEP DIVE! 

So often people focus on the negative parts of their lives.
I have done that for years so I have a couple things to say about it. 

That way of living has taken it toll on me in so many ways. 

I've had to Reframe the way I was experiencing and looking at the world so I can get what I'm committed to. 

In this show Dylan Stewart and I are going to DEEP DIVE into this topic, watch and see where we go.

Dylan Stewart:
https://www.northstarman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thenorthstarman/

When I decided to get serious about my life the first time I was 17, I had just graduated from High School and by some amazing miracle I got accepted to go to SDSU

The big leagues

I was so proud of myself. I knew exactly what I was going to do. I loved music and people, so I made the choice to pursue music as a dream and psychology as a backup.

I remember registration day.
There was a table outside and lots of eager kids just like me ready to take on their next step in life. I had all my paperwork filled out, I did have questions but I felt confident I could get help.

I was next in line. I stepped up to the person handed them my packet and smiled as I waited instructions, she said “Your Money” I looked surprised and got real confused. What money I asked. Tuition, she said with a smile. I said “I thought school is free”, turns out I was wrong.

I was confused and maybe a little embarrassed but still very happy and excited.

That afternoon I remember telling my...

Last night I had a dream, I was at a party and someone took my phone to play music. They couldn’t get music to play and after a few seconds I grabbed the phone back and tried to fix the problem. But just like they said the screen was locked. Everybody was looking at me but I didn’t panic. I was getting frustrated. I hit the round iPhone button but nothing happened. So, I swiped up, then I swiped sideways, I hit the butting on the top side to shut down the phone - but nothing still. The problem was easy to see, the screen was locked!!!

Then I noticed there were a lot of extra buttons on my phone

I noticed it was longer and skinnier than my phone

Then.....

I noticed it was a TV Remote

Have you ever been locked in so focused on something you shut out other possibilities and fail to see the obvious!?

Swiping Up, Swiping sideways, Trying to reset “your” idea? Maybe trying to get people to see it your way. Have you tried to get people to...

I spend most of my days working on Mortgages. Up early before the sun comes out. Getting kids to school and and then myself to the office. I am forever grateful for the blessings I have. Today was and is a special day! Today I get to spend an awesome hour with Aaron Garcia & Veronica Mendez from the Facebook Live Show Aaron & Veronica.

Aaron Garcia and Veronica Mendez are specialists in clearing emotional energy and shifting mindsets, so people can manifest what they want. Their intuitive knowledge, abilities and experience, allows them to go deep into the subconscious mind. This helps to release stuck emotional energy and false belief patterns, allowing people to unlock their true potential.



On today's Facebook Live show we are talking about The Curiosity Theory.