Peer Mediation
How do you request peer mediation?
Tell the school counselor or complete a guidance form- all parties must be willing to participate (voluntary)
If you see or hear something that is questionable, when do you tell someone?
Immediately
What is a rumor?
a piece of information or a story that has not been verified, meaning that the person telling it doesn’t know if it’s true or false.
Finish this lyric, “Ignore, Ignore, Ignore that…”
Foolish stuff!
True or false: Conflicts are an opportunity to learn and grow?
True!
What is a mediator?
A person who is not involved in the conflict and helps students to focus on their feelings?
Who do you tell if you or someone you know wants to harm themselves? Give two examples
Any trusted adult-parents, teachers, principal, counselors, SRO, grandparents
What is gossip?
Private things that people don’t want others to know that is being spread
Finish this lyric, “Don’t hate, Don’t Hurt…”
Don’t harm!
What are the three conflict styles? (animals)
Shark, owl, turtle
What is a disputant?
People who are involved in a disagreement or conflict.
How do you take care of yourself and promote positive mental health?
friends, family, exercise, eating healthy, journaling, dancing, singing, hobbies
How do you stop rumors from spreading?
-Do not repeat. Stop them then and there. “I didn’t hear that from them so I don’t believe it. Do not continue to tell others. Let someone know what is being said about them.
-Ignore it
Finish this lyric, “Tell me what you’re gonna do when they talk about you….”
Ignore that foolish stuff!
A person who hides from conflict and/or are afraid to share their feelings or to disagree with others is what type of conflict style?
Turtle- Conflict Avoider
What is mediation?
Mediation is a Process of helping disputants talk over their differences. Both sides work together to solve the conflict fairly to result in a ‘win-win’ outcome.
A sense of well-being, confidence, and self-esteem is known as....
Mental health
True or False- Rumors and gossip are a form of exclusion?
True! Gossip and rumors can be a form of exclusion bc they can isolate people and turn people against one another. Whether or not things are true, private things should stay private.
Finish this lyric, “If it’s wrong….”
Don’t do it!
A person who is forceful and wants to win at any and all costs is what type of conflict style?
Shark- The Conflict Controller
Name two conflicts that can be resolved through peer mediation
• Gossip and Rumor Spreading
• Name calling
• Friendship Problems
• Teasing
• Loss of Property
• Exclusion
How can you help someone who does not have positive Mental Health?
ACT= Acknowledge, Show you Care, Tell someone
Why do people spread rumors?
to feel superior, to feel like part of a group, for attention, for control or power, out of jealously/revenge, out of boredom
Finish this lyric, “It’s not snitchin, it’s….”
Crime prevention!
How would the “Owl” solve a conflict?
• They would think of different ways to solve a problem,
• Be thoughtful
• Try to come up with a solution that addresses everyone’s concerns.