The conflict in the family can affect everyone's functioning. Remember to handle your family problems using the following problem-solving skills. Schedule a time to talk as a group. Facing and overcoming family problems can seem impossible. When you work together, however, resolving family differences becomes more feasible (可行的) . ______1______ Make everyone aware of the purpose of the meeting and that you want them to arrive at suggestions and solutions at the ready. _____2_____ When disagreements occur, people have a tendency to bring up every unresolved issue they have ever encountered with the other parties. Strive to uncover what is actually important about the current problem. Building a case or bringing up old misdeeds will not assist you in resolving this issue. ______3______ Direct communication is essential to effective conflict resolution. Each party should use the "I" statement to clearly state their needs,wants, and concerns. Making an "I" statement allows each person to be responsible for what they are feeling, and suggests a remedy for the problem at the same time. Listen without interrupting. To reach an agreement during a family conflict, listening is imperative. ______4______ Effective listening allows the other persons to feel heard and motivates the other parties to want to listen to you. Decide on a solution together. Once everyone has shared their needs, wants, and concerns, then strive for a compromise. ______5_____ Everyone present should feel good about the proposed solution. If necessary, develop a contract or a written agreement outlining how you will manage the problem. A. Seek professional advice. B. Focus on the issue at hand. C. Have everyone state what they truly mean. D. Be aware of how different family members may react to problems. E. Have a meeting at a time that is mostly convenient for everyone. F. Consider all the suggestions that each party has provided and look for middle ground. G. Only by actively listening to each party can you understand what he is trying to communicate.