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Jan 2023
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223. How to Handle Aggressive or Confron...

Dr. Abby Medcalf
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Whether it’s a coworker, friend, parent, or partner, dealing with people who are aggressive or confrontational is exhausting. They try to bulldoze, argue or dominate, which leaves you feeling inadequate, frustrated, upset, or resentful. But all that’s going to change after today! Stay tuned to better understand why people are aggressive and confrontational and my three-step process for handling these situations with more ease and peace. Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-handle-aggressive-or-confrontational-people

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