The most difficult conversations and the one's often required to support healthy relationships are often those that are most difficult to start.  MGI can assist by leading a couple or small group through a process which respectfully gets the tough conversation started. 

1. Name the issue
2. Select a specific example that illustrates the behavior or situation you want to change
3. Describe your emotions about this issue
4. Clarify what is at stake
5. Identify your contribution to the problem 
   
6. Indicate your wish to resolve the issue
7. Invite your partner to respond
8. Inquire into your partners views
9. What have we learned?
10. Make an agreement.
11. Reason for supporting team concepts