We all know that conflict is a fact of life.

Instead of seeing it as normal, most people label conflict as bad or wrong and do their best to avoid or ignore it. Unfortunately, conflict rarely just disappears. It usually upsets people which can cause lost productivity, poor morale, and broken relationships. Effective people learn to embrace and “be” with conflict, to engage with conflict rather than fight, flee, or freeze when it occurs. Conflict Management Coaching works with individuals and teams to teach them the skills that empower them to constructively engage conflict with confidence and competence. 

Clayton Horsey, Principal

For over 30 years, Clayton has been learning, teaching, and practicing conflict management skills in professional and volunteer settings. His introduction to conflict management was as a Special Education classroom teacher. After his career as a teacher and administrator in public schools, Clayton obtained a Master’s Degree in Social Work and worked as a case manager and Clinical Director in social work agencies. Later, Clayton established a psychotherapy practice specializing in marital and couples’ therapy. In addition, Clayton has worked as the team leader of a Collaborative Law Practice Group and served as a fiduciary officer in the roles of President and Treasurer with Not for Profit Corporations. Clayton is actively involved in his community as a founding member of a Transition Town initiative in Woodstock NY which focuses on building community resilience in response to extreme weather events. Clayton is a certified Dialogue First Business Coach, a certified Divorce Coach, a NYS Licensed Teacher and a NYS Licensed Psychotherapist.

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