Sources of Conflict
The school cafeteria has limited pizza slices, and there's a rush during lunchtime to get them. Students might argue and compete for the limited number of pizza slices available. What is the source of conflict?
Resources- Food
When a conflict becomes worse because of certain actions/words it is also known as what?
Escalation
DOUBLE POINTS: What is an example of non-verbal communication?
Facial expressions, body language, tone, movement, space, etc.
What is an "I" statement used for?
To express how you are feeling and/or what you need from a conflict.
Which approach involves allowing the other party to have their way or meet their needs while sacrificing your own.
Accommodation
DOUBLE POINTS: Two friends have been close for a long time but recently had an argument. Their is now a strain on their friendship. What is the source of conflict?
Relationships/Roles
What is the purpose of mediation/a mediator?
To allow for constructive conversation between both parties and to help them collaborate to come to a resolution to solve the problem.
What are refusal skills used for?
To say no in a situation where you may feel pressured to do or say something.
A family struggling financially seeks help from a local food bank to ensure their children have enough to eat. What is the underlying need?
Sustenance, Safety, Love, Understanding, Creativity, Community, Rest/recreation/play, Autonomy, or Meaning
Sustenance-Food
DOUBLE POINTS: Which approach involves ignoring or postponing the conflict, often with the hope that it will resolve itself.
Avoidance
A group of students is planning a class project. Some students believe that recycling is essential to protect the environment, while others think it's not a big deal. Their differing perspectives on environmental protection can lead to disagreements. What is the source of conflict?
Values/Beliefs
DOUBLE POINTS: What is a negative way that social media can impact conflict/emotional health?
Escalate conflict, involve videos/pictures, harder to communicate and read the other person, etc.
What is the purpose of negotiation?
To give all parties a chance to be heard and move toward a solution that everyone can agree on.
A student who's being bullied at school approaches a teacher to ensure their emotional safety and requests help to stop the bullying. What is the underlying need?
Sustenance, Safety, Love, Understanding, Creativity, Community, Rest/recreation/play, Autonomy, or Meaning
Safety/Community
A couple is deciding where to go on vacation. One partner wants a beach destination, while the other prefers a mountain retreat. They meet in the middle to choose a location that offers both scenic beaches and nearby mountains. Which approach to the conflict did they use?
Compromise
Two students were assigned a group project, but one of them misunderstood the due date. They had a conflict one though the project was supposed to be turned in Monday and the other Wednesday. What is the source of conflict?
Information
What is a way social media can negatively impact managing stress?
Keeping up with others/comparing yourself to others, pressure to look/act a certain way, using it as an escape can be an avoidance of dealing with real issues.
What is an example of a refusal skill (besides saying no)?
Walk away, provide an alternative activity, make an excuse, make a joke, etc.
A family spends quality time together playing board games, laughing, and finding joy in each other's company. What is the underlying need?
Sustenance, Safety, Love, Understanding, Creativity, Community, Rest/recreation/play, Autonomy, or Meaning
Play/Love/Community
Two students have different ideas about how to approach a project. They decide to meet and discuss their ideas in detail, combining the best elements from both plans to create a more effective project strategy. Which approach to conflict is used?
Collaboration
One student is targeting another. The victim might experience fear, sadness, or anger which is causing a conflict between the two students. What is the source of conflict?
Emotional/Psychological
What is an example of how to break the conflict spiral?
Stay calm, active listening, mediation, "I" statements to express yourself, avoid blame, etc.
What is an example of being a good active listener?
Looking someone in the eyes, nodding while they are speaking, not interrupting them, etc.
You're working on a group project with three classmates. You've noticed that one of your teammates is consistently late to group meetings, which is causing delays and frustration within the team. Create your own "I" statement to express how you feel and your needs.
I feel frustrated when our group meetings start late because it makes it challenging for me to manage my time effectively and complete our tasks on schedule. I would appreciate it if we could all make an effort to be on time for our meetings so that we can work more effectively together.
A group of friends is deciding where to eat for dinner. One friend has a strong preference for Italian food, while the others are open to different options. They decide to choose their friend's preference of the Italian restaurant to make them happy.
Accommodation