Stop Arguing About the Past: The SWYP Method
High conflict arguments follow a script: relitigate the past, assign blame, get nowhere.Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD, and Megan Hunter, MBA, introduce SWYP, a three-step method for turning that pattern into a workable proposal, alongside the CARS Method and tips for negotiating with bullies.It's All Your Fault is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & ResourcesSWYP: So, What’s Your Proposal? (pre-orders available now - will ship November 3)Submit Questions | Bookstore | WebsiteImportant Notice: Our discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (00:41) - Reaching Agreements (01:33) - So What’s Your Proposal? (04:16) - Situations to Use This (06:29) - Arguments vs. Proposals (10:19) - SLIC, BIFF, EAR, and SWYP (13:22) - Bill’s Book (13:53) - SWYP and CARS (16:56) - Avoiding the Argument (20:54) - Pre-Empting Argumentative Personalities (27:49) - Bullies (34:57) - Last Thoughts on SWYP (40:00) - Wrap Up
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