From Conflict to Cooperation

Author: Stephen Rocco

ISBN 978-1-63868-156-4 (softcover)

128 pages

“Have a disagreement with a family member? Involved in a squabble at work? Are you in the midst of court litigation? You can find no better advice than Steve Rocco’s four “R”s – Restructure the Interpersonal Momentum, Read the Conflict, Redefine the Conflict, and make Reasoned not Regretful Decisions – presented in his book, “Moving from Conflict to Cooperation.” Steve’s writing style is approachable and full of helpful examples. His strategies can be applied to a wide variety of types of conflicts. His book is built on common sense, wisdom, and broad experience and is written by an author who obviously is gifted with a keen sense of human nature.”

--Hon. John M. Smoot (Ret.), Boston Area Mediation

“In my practice areas, as a Parenting Coordinator, I negotiate co-parenting disputes and try to educate parents on ways to engage in self-determined conflict resolution. In that regard, “Conflict to Cooperation” is a perfect fit as a reference in my own practice and as a resource that I would recommend to my clients as a road map to guide them along their journey.”

--Anne Cremonini, LICSW

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stephen Rocco is a third-generation funeral director in a funeral home outside of Boston. In addition to working as a funeral director over 40 years, he was a family mediator. He was an instructor at Mt Ida College for many years and Co-Director of its National Center For Death Education. Stephen and his wife, Lidia, have been blessed with four children and three grandchildren (and hopefully many more).