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DESC Builder for Recurring Conflict

“DESC Builder for Recurring Conflict” is a short 20-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. Describe, Express, Specify, Consequence — a template to disarm any recurring quarrel. It draws on Assertiveness Training. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Describe, Express, Specify, Consequence — a template to disarm any recurring quarrel.

20 min Advanced

Goal

Transform a recurring complaint into a structured talk via DESC.

Steps

1

D — Describe behavior precisely no interpretation: "When you're late 3 hours without a text".

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Partner leaves with a specific ask not a general complaint.

Evidence base

School: Assertiveness Training

Founders: Sharon Bower · Gordon Bower (1976)

Bower & Bower — Asserting Yourself: DESC is among the most reliable templates for constructive conflict.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "DESC Builder for Recurring Conflict" take?

This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.

When will I notice the effect of "DESC Builder for Recurring Conflict"?

Partner leaves with a specific ask not a general complaint. In the short term: Within 3 weeks "late no-text" drops ~80%.

Is "DESC Builder for Recurring Conflict" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Assertiveness Training (Sharon Bower, Gordon Bower (1976)). Bower & Bower — Asserting Yourself: DESC is among the most reliable templates for constructive conflict.

Is "DESC Builder for Recurring Conflict" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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