You could think of Positive Reframing as a combination of the Disarming Technique and Stroking, but it’s more than that. You convey the idea that the conflict is actually a good thing, that no one has to feel ashamed or afraid of what’s happening, and that you’ll end up feeling closer because of the conflict. You emphasize that something good is happening and that something positive will emerge from the misunderstanding. Positive Reframing isn’t so much a technique as a way of thinking about a conflict. You can view any argument or disagreement as a chance to go to battle or as a chance to
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