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Getting Support

It can feel intimidating to get support with a workplace conflict situation. When we face harassment, intimidation, or abuse in our workplace, we often second guess ourselves. We ask ourselves questions like, "Did I do something to deserve this?" or "Is this all a misunderstanding?" Really, those questions often keep us stuck in the cycles of the toxic conflict maze, when there are ways out. Most of us don't want to make waves, but we also want to focus on our work and thrive in our careers. 

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Everyone deserves support in a conflict situation. Even though toxic conflict can feel very challenging, there are three essential things you need in order to transform toxic workplace conflict into safety, and even support, for the work you love: 

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1. An Outcome That Would Be Ideal to You 

Even if nobody else involved in the conflict wants to participate in any conflict resolution, understanding the outcome you want allows us work together to transform your situation. Think of this like identifying the potential exits to the toxic conflict maze. 

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2. A Strategy 

Once we know what an ideal outcome might look like for you, we still need to strategize about how to navigate the obstacles and challenges. Think of this like mapping and navigating the toxic conflict maze. 

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3. Skills to Implement the Strategy

The #1 reason people stay stuck in toxic conflict situations is that they are trying to solve an advanced-level maze with beginner-level skills. Your Conflict Mastery skill level can tell us how quickly you can transform toxic conflict to safety and support for the work you love. 

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Note: If you are looking for support for your organization, and you are not personally involved in the conflict at issue, visit this page. 

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In a confidential consultation, we:

  • Get clear on potential outcomes that would be ideal to you: What does it look like for you to be able to thrive in your career? 

  • Look at the blocks you are facing and what it might look like to transform those blocks and challenges: What unique dynamics exist in your situation and what strategies are available?

  • Create a personalized plan for building the skills necessary to master this type of conflict so that you are safe and supported even if you encounter something similar in the future. 

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This consultation allows us to look at the dynamics you are facing, what is keeping you stuck, and how to transform those dynamics. 

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The consultation is on Zoom and can take up to an hour. Meredith is only licensed to practice law in Oregon, and so for clients in other states or countries, if legal issues are involved, Meredith may need to involve other legal experts. We only do this with your consent.  

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After you select a time below, the form will ask you some questions so that we can make sure we do not have a conflict of interest with your situation and get to know you a little better.

 

Filling out this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. 

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If you are not sure whether you are ready to get support, scroll down to learn more from our past clients. 

Success in STEM

I have been training and working in the STEM field for over 20 years, in both academia and industry. I came to Meredith at a point when I felt I was being unfairly penalized and discriminated against in my job because of my gender.I think it is fair to say that most women accumulate years of both personal and professional experiences of sexual harassment and misogyny. It can feel hopeless and powerless.The IMPACT process and coaching are a part of the healing process from experiencing job discrimination.
 
Meredith is helping me re-shape how I view the challenges I face being a woman in a male-dominated career.As I am now raising my own daughter, I want to help shape her beliefs about herself. I want her generation of women to have a different way of walking through the misogyny in our culture. It’s empowering to change the way I interact with misogynistic behavior. Not only does it set me (and other women) up for future success, but it is something I can look back on and say I did my part and have no regrets.
- A.D.

Better than Therapy

Before hiring Meredith, I was sad and literally despondent. I felt like no one was in my corner and that doom was around the corner.
 

I'd say this program was one of the most important things I've ever done in my life. I'm so grateful that I was able to take part in this program. If you're facing a difficult situation and you feel like there is no way up, you can't afford not to take the course. It's an investment in yourself.

 

I know this program isn't meant to replace any existing therapies, but for me it was more helpful than any therapist, friend, partner, family member etc. EVER for improving my outlook on life.

 

- Chemist

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