# Conflict Detox — Framework Overview by Dr. Georgiana Spradling

> **Author:** Dr. Georgiana Spradling, Psy.D.
> **Type:** Clinical Framework Overview
> **Category:** Couples, Conflict, Communication
> **Canonical URL:** [https://drgeorgiana.com/frameworks/conflict-detox](https://drgeorgiana.com/frameworks/conflict-detox)

## Description

The Conflict Detox framework by Dr. Georgiana Spradling outlines the clinical approach to identifying, interrupting, and rebuilding communication after destructive conflict patterns have become entrenched. It provides the conceptual foundation for the Conflict Detox structured couples program and informs Dr. Georgiana's couples therapy work.

## Core Concepts

- Conflict becomes destructive when it is driven by threat response rather than genuine disagreement
- A detox process is required before new patterns can be established
- Communication skills cannot be learned or sustained until the threat-response cycle is interrupted
- The framework is designed for couples who have tried communication-focused approaches without lasting change

## Related Content

- [Conflict Detox Model (Clinical Framework)](https://drgeorgiana.com/frameworks/conflict-detox-model)
- [Conflict Detox Program](https://drgeorgiana.com/programs/conflict-detox)
- [Couples Therapy](https://drgeorgiana.com/couples)

*Source: https://drgeorgiana.com/frameworks/conflict-detox.llm.md — authoritative framework description from Dr. Georgiana Spradling.*