Magda Occhicone, LMFT

Magda Occhicone, LMFT Couples counseling and therapy. Psychoterapia par. We each face different challenges every day. Know that most marital problems are solvable.

The decision of whether to divorce or not is probably the most important decision anyone will ever make.All marriages are not salvageable. In the process of marriage counseling, some couples may discover it is healthier for them to be apart. However, for those relationships that can be salvaged, and for those couples willing to commit to the process, marriage counseling may be able to remind them why they fell in love and keep them that way.

🔥 Conflict is inevitable. Dysfunction is optional.The best teams don’t fear conflict - they use it to grow stronger. Her...
09/08/2025

🔥 Conflict is inevitable. Dysfunction is optional.

The best teams don’t fear conflict - they use it to grow stronger. Here’s how leaders can build resilient, high-trust teams that thrive under pressure.

👉 https://www.relationalmethodconsulting.com/post/beyond-communication-building-teams-that-thrive-under-pressure

Proactive communication is a powerful tool for preventing conflicts before they begin. But in today’s fast-moving workplaces, it’s not enough for individuals to communicate well, teams need to develop shared habits that foster trust, resilience, and performance. Strong teams don’t just avoid c...

Most workplace conflicts can be prevented. With clear expectations and open communication, teams can avoid tension befor...
08/18/2025

Most workplace conflicts can be prevented. With clear expectations and open communication, teams can avoid tension before it escalates. My new article explores simple ways to make proactive communication part of your culture.
👉 Read here:

Most workplace conflicts don’t explode out of nowhere. They simmer quietly beneath the surface, often fueled by assumptions, unspoken expectations, or unclear roles - until one small spark sets them off.The good news? Many of these conflicts are entirely preventable when teams invest in proactive ...

So far, I shared how high-trust teams repair relationships after conflict.But repair is just the first step.If teams don...
08/11/2025

So far, I shared how high-trust teams repair relationships after conflict.
But repair is just the first step.

If teams don’t address the root causes, the same conflicts will keep resurfacing - often in new forms.

In my latest article, I explore how to turn one-time repair into lasting resilience by embedding the lessons learned into your team’s culture.
When learning becomes part of daily practice, conflict stops being a cycle and starts being a catalyst for growth.

Repairing relationships after conflict is powerful — it restores trust, reopens communication, and allows teams to move forward. But here’s the truth: repair alone isn’t enough. If the underlying issues aren’t addressed, the same conflicts will resurface, often in new forms, creating a cycle...

What happens after conflict says more about your team than the conflict itself. High-performing teams don’t avoid hard c...
08/04/2025

What happens after conflict says more about your team than the conflict itself. High-performing teams don’t avoid hard conversations - they know how to come back from them.

My new article explores what it means to create a repair culture at work, where people take ownership, revisit tension, and rebuild trust as a normal part of team life.

Because trust isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being willing to grow together even after the hard moments.

👇 Read the full article to learn how.

From occasional apology to everyday resilienceWorkplace conflict is inevitable - but broken trust doesn’t have to be.In most teams, repair after a conflict is seen as a rare, courageous act. A moment of apology. A private one-on-one. A necessary cleanup.But in high-trust, emotionally intelligent o...

Conflict isn’t what breaks teams — avoidance is.It’s not the disagreement itself that erodes trust, but the silence that...
07/28/2025

Conflict isn’t what breaks teams — avoidance is.
It’s not the disagreement itself that erodes trust, but the silence that follows.

In my latest article, I explore the often overlooked but essential skill of workplace repair — how professionals and leaders can actively rebuild connection and trust after conflict or miscommunication.

âś… A 5-step repair conversation framework
🧠 Why “moving on” isn’t enough
🌱 How leaders can model a repair culture

👇 Read the full piece to learn how small moments of accountability can lead to lasting team resilience.

Because every team needs a way back to connection.Workplace conflict doesn’t end when the conversation stops. Even after the immediate tension is resolved, something can linger - awkwardness, distance, or the sense that trust has quietly eroded. We talk often about conflict management and emotiona...

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