Imagine you were a counselor assigned to help Marc and his teenage daughter Amber (described in the Interpersonal Conflict chapter) work through their conflict regarding Amber having stolen Marc's credit cards from his wallet. Using the concepts you've learned in the chapter, explain the nature of their conflict to them (specifically identifying its content and relational dimensions), and then explain what options they have for managing their conflict in a productive way. Include relevant issues of power in your answer. Address your answer directly to Marc and Amber.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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