Chapter 9 — Conflict Structures

What This Chapter Is About

Conflict isn’t chaos — it has structure. This chapter shows how conflicts form, why they escalate, and what internal systems activate during tension.

Key Ideas

• Conflict follows predictable internal steps.
• People enter conflict from different emotional systems.
• Understanding your conflict structure reduces overwhelm.

Simple Reflection

“When conflict starts, what is the first thing I feel in my body?”