Cleansing Conflict: A New Years Resolution

Acknowledging conciliation impacts on families health

Written by: Shimekia Y. Nichols, Principal Mediator and Owner of Choose 2 Talk Mediation Agency

January 2014

Originally posted December 2013 on Virtually Verbalized [www.VirtuallyVerbalized.wordpress.com]

Even before the topic of accessible and affordable health care (coined ObamaCare) became a hot topic in the US, a strong predictor of important health outcomes which once were considered subjective are being embraced by health care professionals across the country. There have been many attempts to uncover the correlates and factors of certain illnesses and disease. Many list stress, peace of mind, freedom, relationships, active listening and communication as factors related to an individual or family’s health. Each of these factors are elements of conciliation.

During the year you, a friend or loved one has experienced an argument, disgruntled workplace issue, dissatisfaction with a child or rocky relationship. What most of us don't realize, however is the long-term effects leaving those conflicts unresolved can have on us. Scientist have studied and reported that repression or unhealthy communication in relationships can have a devastating impact on the health of the mind and body, and many times affecting those around us to the core of their beings as well.