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In Print

Ursiny, T. (2003). Coward's guide to conflict: Empowering solutions for those who would rather run than fight. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, Inc.

This book provides case studies and exercises to help people identify more effective and diverse strategies for handling interpersonal conflicts in their lives.

Notarius, C., & Markman, H. (1994).We can work it out: How to solve conflicts, save your marriage. New York: Perigee Trade.

This book is based on research by the authors that focuses on the similarities and differences between couples that work and those that don't. They highlight constructive conflict resolution as one of the qualities that successful couples share and identify the strategies to resolve marital conflict in constructive ways.

On the Web

http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/workforce-management-conflict-resolution/12260 1.html

This website offers tips for managers to prevent and resolve interpersonal conflicts between employees in the workplace.

http://www.acrnet.org/

The official website for the Association of Conflict Resolution, a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution.

On Film

DeVito, D. (Director). (1989). The war of the roses [Motion picture]. United States: Gracie Films.

Oliver and Barbara Rose are a couple whose marriage has turned sour. The film depicts their countless arguments, disagreements, and fights as they attempt to divide their many assets during a bitter and resentful divorce.

Waters, M. (Director). (2004). Mean girls [Motion picture]. United States: Paramount.

This film depicts the dark side of interpersonal conflict among high school girls. The Plastics are the most popular girls in school and they resort to dubious and despicable acts to express and resolve their conflicts with one another and with other girls in the school. At the end of the movie, the teachers at the high school help their students to adopt more constructive conflict strategies.