TRIP Model

  1. Using the TRIP Model (in Chapter 3), answer the questions below:
    o What are the topics (T) of this conflict?
    o What are the relational (R) issues in this conflict?
    o What are some of the identity (I) issues that you can identify in this conflict?
    o What are some of the possible process (P) issues involved in this conflict?
  2. Recall our discussion on conflict styles ( from Chapter 5). Which style is mainly used by each party in the case study?
  3. After reading the case study, (1) determine who has the most power in this case? (2)analyze the role of power in this relationship, (3) identify Mia’s power currencies, (4) identify Steve’s power currencies, and (4) suggest some ways in which the power in Steve and Mia’s relationship could be better balanced.