Resolving Conflicts Peacefully

Why is resolving conflicts peacefully important?

• It can help you build self-esteem, maturity, personal growth, and stronger, closer relationships

• It's not important

• Conflicts cannot be resolved peacefully

• Doing so lets you get everything that you want

Why is using an I-statement to help solve a conflict a good idea?

• It's not a good idea and it is selfish

• It guarantees that you get everything that you want

• It focuses on your feelings and what you want and not what the person is doing wrong

• It focuses on what the other person is doing wrong and helps you to feel better during the conflict

True or False: Active listening is an important skill for peaceful conflict resolution

• True

• False

Complete the sentence: Having empathy...

• can help you understand the what the other person if feeling and help you understand their point of view

• does not help solve conflicts peacefully

• is dangerous when trying to solve conflicts

Which of the following statements are true about compromises? (Select all that apply)

• It is a solution that works for both people

• It means that you probably won't get exactly what you want and the other person won't get exactly what they want

• Compromises require negotiation

• Compromises don't help solve conflicts

Thinking back to the last conflict you had, was there anything that you should have changed about how you handled it? If so what? If not, describe the conflict and how you resolved it.

When debating things online, it is best to: (select all that apply)

• Keep you conversations productive by using the same respectful words you would use in a face to face conflict

• Use lots of memes to put down the person you are arguing against

• Avoid profanity (swearing) and personal insults

• Agree to disagree and exit the argument if the conflict gets too heated

True or false: your rate of thinking is much higher than your rate of listening

• True

• False

What are the three steps to resolving conflicts peacefully? (select 3)

• State your conflict with an I-statement

• Use active listening and empathy

• Don't listen to the other person and continue your argument

• Stop talking to the other person and fight them

• Suggest a compromise and negotiate to find a solution

What is something you learned from today's presentation?