Key Terminology
This word means a disagreement between people.
Conflict
Two students argue over one basketball.
Lack Of Resources
This is the body’s automatic response: fight, flight, or freeze.
Stress Reponse
This type of statement helps express feelings without blaming others.
I Statement
A student walks away to cool down instead of yelling.
Positive Response
This is something that causes a strong emotional response.
Trigger
Someone thinks a friend ignored them, but they didn’t hear them.
Misunderstanding
Name one physical sign of being triggered.
Rapid heartbeat / sweating / clenched fists
“You never listen to me!” should be changed into this type of statement.
I statement
A student yells “You don’t care!”
Poor communication / Trigger
When people don’t understand each other properly, it is called this.
Misunderstanding
Two students disagree because one cares more about grades.
Differing Values
This is a healthy way to calm down when triggered.
Deep Breathing
Listening carefully and respectfully is called this.
Active Listening
Two students compromise by sharing time.
Solution
This word describes not having enough resources.
Resources
A conflict caused by clashing personalities.
Personality Clash
This happens immediately after a trigger.
Reactions
This type of statement can sound blaming.
You statement
One student gets upset after being embarrassed.
Trigger
This means solving a conflict in a calm and fair way.
Resolution
A conflict caused by broken trust.
Trust Issues
Give one example of a school trigger.
Being teased / interrupted / ignored
Give a respectful communication strategy.
Stay calm / take turns / kind words
Students solve a disagreement by listening and agreeing.
Conflict Resolution