| Worry And Blame | Concern and Win/Win |
| I worry that something bad might happen. My worry keeps me focused on what I fear and don’t want to happen. | I notice a situation asking for attention. Exploring solutions keeps me focused on what I want to happen. |
| I hate worrying. I don’t know what to do. I panic and withdraw. | I get curious and explore how I might address my concerns. |
| I detach and disassociate. I feel anxious and fear getting blamed. | I ask for help to figure this out. I feel pleased and relieved, grateful for any support given. |
| I hide from other people’s anger. I blame someone else for “the problem”. | Together we explore creative ways to address a difficult situation. |
| We argue and blame each other. Nothing gets done. | We find a solution that we all feel comfortable with. |
