Conflict Resolution

​Conflict Resolution

By Quiana Kizer

Open Ended

What is conflict?

Common causes conflict?

​

Definition of Conflict:
A conflict is a disagreement or struggle between people with different needs, goals, or viewpoints.

• Miscommunication

• Differences in values or opinions

• Competition

• Jealousy

• Peer pressure

​

Multiple Choice

What is a common cause of conflict among students?

• Sharing snacks

• Miscommunication

• Watching the same movie

• Doing homework quietly

Open Ended

What are some common causes of conflict among students your age?

Open Ended

Do you think there is such thing as healthy vs unhealthy conflict responses?

​

Listening, staying calm, compromising

​​Healthy

​Yelling, ignoring, blaming, physical aggression

Unhealthy

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an example of Healthy conflict responses?

• Listening

• Staying Calm

• Compromising

• Yelling

Multiple Choice

Which one is an NOT an example of Unhealthy conflict responses?

• Physical aggression

• Ignoring

• Listening

• Blaming

1. Stop – Take a moment to calm down.

2. Think – What is the conflict really about?

3. Talk – Use “I” statements to express feelings.

4. Resolve – Work together to find a solution.

​

Conflict Resolution Steps

What to do next?

If the other person refuses healthy conflict responses...

1. Walk away/ask for a break

2. Seek help from a trusted adult

3. Set boundaries

4. Use peer mediation

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to stay calm during a conflict?

• So you can win the argument

• To make the other person angry

• To think clearly and respond respectfully

• To ignore the problem

Multiple Choice

How do “I” statements help in conflict resolution?

• They blame the other person

• They help express your feelings without attacking

• They make the conflict worse

• They avoid the issue

Multiple Choice

What should you do if the other person doesn’t want to resolve the conflict peacefully?

• Start a rumor about them

• Try to stay calm and seek help from a trusted adult

• Argue louder

• Avoid them forever