It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

Falsely Blamed? How to Protect Yourself and Respond • REBROADCAST


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In this vital encore episode, Bill and Megan provide essential guidance for anyone facing false accusations or becoming a target of blame from high-conflict individuals. They explore practical strategies for protecting yourself while maintaining composure, offering specific tactics to minimize risk and manage difficult accusations effectively. The discussion includes nuanced approaches to correcting misinformation without escalating conflict, and how to thoughtfully assert truth while avoiding defensive responses that often backfire.

Additional Resources

Expert Publications

  • High Conflict People in Legal Disputes
  • It's All Your Fault! 12 Tips for Managing People Who Blame Others for Everything
  • It's All Your Fault at Work: Managing Narcissists and Other High-Conflict People

Professional Development

  • Read: Six Tips to Avoid Becoming Someone's Target of Blame
  • Learn: Personality Awareness - Key Skills Training

Connect With Us

  • Visit High Conflict Institute: highconflictinstitute.com 
  • Submit questions for Bill and Megan
  • Browse our complete collection of books and resources in our online store
  • Find these show notes and all past episode notes on our website

Important 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
  • (00:34) - A Target of Blame
  • (01:20) - Term’s History
  • (03:33) - Avoiding Becoming a Target
  • (12:26) - How to Behave
  • (15:27) - Extreme Example
  • (17:53) - Paper Trail for Protection
  • (20:01) - Red Flags
  • (22:56) - Finding Balance
  • (26:11) - Wrap Up
  • (26:31) - Reminders & Coming Next Week: How to End a Hostile Conversation
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