New research challenges the idea that venting anger provides relief. Scientists now suggest that shouting or hitting objects ...

The Purdue Police Department is offering free online verbal de-escalation training in May. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The objective is to teach skills to help ...

If you're like me, you long for a conflict-free life. Unfortunately, disagreements pop up in all kinds of settings: with romantic partners, friends, relatives, children, strangers, coworkers, ...

The Purdue Police Department is offering free online training via Webex in October on how to verbally de-escalate a tense situation. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The ...

There are several strategies you can use to prevent or gain control over anger, starting with recognizing triggers and avoiding escalation. Anger is a complex human emotion that most people experience ...

Calming angry or anxious patients who need dermatologic surgery requires carefully selected words and actions, according to a ...

The Fourth of July offers a fitting metaphor for the volatility of conflict. Just like fireworks that light up the sky with intensity, disputes between parties can escalate suddenly with force, often ...

The world breathed a sigh of relief following the news that effective mediation efforts led by the Trump administration had facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Recurring crises, ...