Bill Eddy LCSW, JD

About

Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD, is a therapist, lawyer, mediator, and Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute, based in San Diego. He provides training and consultation for managing high-conflict disputes and high-conflict personalities. He has trained professionals in over 35 states and 12 countries. He is on the part-time faculty at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, and was a Conjoint Associate Professor at Newcastle Law School in Newcastle, Australia for seven years. Eddy is the author of 20 books and manuals, including High Conflict People in Legal Disputes, 2nd Ed; Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (with Randi Kreger); It’s All Your Fault at Work: Managing Narcissists and Other High-Conflict Personalities (with L. Georgi DiStefano); Dating Radar (with Megan Hunter); 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life and Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them.

Books by Bill Eddy LCSW, JD

Recent Posts

How to Avoid Arguing With High-Conflict People

It's tempting to argue with the cognitive distortions and aggressive behavior of high-conflict people, but it is pointless. Instead, focus on positive self-talk and set limits.

Is Media Culture Priming the World for Bullies as Leaders?

There is a strong correlation between the rise of social media and smartphones, with the rise of autocratic governments around the world with bullies claiming to be heroes.

Will Trump's Shooting Bring Us Together or Pull Us Apart?

Polarization grows worse or better but doesn't stand still. While us-against-them thinking is generally driven by bully leaders, we don't have to accept this in the words we use.

How to Be Assertive with Adult Bullies

Adult bullying may be on the rise. You can protect yourself with these simple steps.

3 Hidden Powers of Sociopathic Bullies

Sociopaths are known for their deceptions. Three "hidden" powers often help them deceive others so well that their victims get blamed while the bully's behavior is ignored.

How to Set Limits on Bullying in Congress—and Anywhere Else

Bullying appears to be increasing everywhere, including in the halls of Congress. Committees and individuals need to learn how to set limits and impose consequences on bullies.

Can You Disagree Without Making It Personal?

With shortening attention spans, people seem also to have a limited ability to tolerate disagreements for very long. It can be tempting to make it personal.

Is Marriage Good or Bad for Women?

A popular new book suggests that women should get divorced to be happy. Does this fit with the research on most married women's satisfaction with marriage?

Why Political Polarization Grows—And How to Reduce It

Polarization in groups tends to be emotionally driven. Research shows that addressing this through personal contact with others with opposing views can reduce it.

How to End a Hostile Conversation in 2 Steps

You can set limits on hostile conversations with two simple steps. It doesn't have to be complicated and it could benefit your mental health.