How Do We Approach Reconciliation with Caution and Care?
From Conflict Coach with Dr. Emily Taylor by BYUradio
January 20, 2026 · 23 min · Season 2 · Episode 9
About this episode
Dr. Emily Taylor coaches Maya through her complex family estrangement, providing strategies for reconciliation.
Join Dr. Emily Taylor as she coaches Maya through her complex family estrangement. Like Maya, you may have estranged relatives or friends that you’d like to reconnect with, but fears of manipulation or accidentally worsening the conflict may make you hesitant. Dr. Emily helps Maya understand her hesitations, and gives her concrete skills for moving forward. Tune in to glean practical strategies and insights on handling your own conflicts. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: - Review your push and pull factors - Build on previous relationship success through small interactions - Incorporate your spiritual beliefs into your conflict strategy Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at conflictcoach@byu.edu or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction to Conflict Coach (0:53) Introducing Maya’s Family Conflict (6:16) Exploring Push and Pull Factors (8:45) Reconnecting Through Small Steps (15:56) Incorporating Spiritual Beliefs (21:00) Conclusion and Key Takeaways
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Emily Taylor
Guest: Maya
Topics covered
- reconciliation
- family estrangement
- conflict resolution
- spiritual beliefs
- relationship building
Keywords
- reconciliation
- family conflict
- estrangement
- conflict strategies
- relationship success
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BYUradio
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