Phases of conflict escalation
| Mild: poor management of relationships with the family | Moderate: deterioration of trust | Severe: disintegration of working relationships |
|---|---|---|
| Insensitive use of language | Repetitive arguments leading to entrenchment | Child is no longer the focus |
| Conflicting messages | Avoidance | Conflict takes on a life of its own |
| Care management concerns | Micromanagement | Physical and verbal threats |
| History of unresolved disagreement | Faction building | Attack |