Karleen Savage, Conflict resolution expert and certified hostage and crisis negotiator shares the tools that work during an argument with our teens.

As a trailblazer in the realm of parent-teen relationships, Karleen Savage’s insights are not confined to theory, but are forged in the crucible of real-world challenges and triumphs as a parent herself, and from her experience navigating complex conflicts as a crisis negotiator.

As the creator of the Savage Theory of Resolution®, a five-skill model that can be used to resolve any conflict, Karleen knows that peaceful and amicable resolution is possible. Karleen has been featured on MSNBC for her knowledge in hostage negotiation. She holds a Masters in Conflict Resolution & Negotiations, and she is a certified hostage and crisis negotiator. She has been married for more than 30 years and resides in Utah with her family.

• Universal skills that experts use to resolve conflict
• Curiosity when you and your teen don’t see eye to eye
• Attitude-how do you show up in conflict?
• Master listening-this is essential and Karleen shares how to master this
• Connection
• Reframing & phrasing: what are the words we’re using? Are you “holding” in the conversation?
• Over-arching philosophies: what do you want for your teen? How do you create that as a possibility in them?
• How to create parenting mantras and why it’s important?

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Resources

• Website: KarleenSavage.com
• Free Download: Get a digital download of The Confident Teen Blueprint