Conflict Resolution
What are the four different styles of conflict resolution
Win-Win
Win-Lose
Lose-Lose
Compromise
Name one sign that someone likely has healthy self-esteem
Avoid dwelling on past negative experiences
Believe you are equal to everyone else, no better and no worse
Express your needs
Feel confident
Have a positive outlook on life
Say no when you want to
See your overall strengths and weaknesses and accept them
What is the term used to describe our brain's flexibility?
You have lots of this when you are young and your brain is developing
neuroplasticity
What is perseverance?
means you keep trying even when something is difficult.
What is positive psychology?
Positive psychology is a part of psychology that focuses on happiness, well-being, and the good parts of life.
Instead of only studying mental illness, it looks at what helps people feel happy and satisfied with their lives.
How many parts are there to a good apology?
Four!
Name one sign that someone likely has low self-esteem
You may believe that others are better than you.
You may find expressing your needs difficult.
You may focus on your weaknesses.
You may frequently experience fear, self-doubt, and worry.
You may have a negative outlook on life and feel a lack of control.
You may have an intense fear of failure.
You may have trouble accepting positive feedback.
You may have trouble saying no and setting boundaries.
You may put other people's needs before your own.
You may struggle with confidence
What is the proper term for the part of the brain that acts as the "alarm bell"
The amygdala
This phrase means your abilities can improve through effort and practice.
Hint: Growth ______
Growth mindset!
What is the number one way to train your brain to be more positive?
Hint: We wrote letters to express this
Gratitude!
Name each step in a good apology
1. Apologize: I'm sorry...
2. Take accountability: What did you do wrong?
3. How will you resolve this: What will you do differently next time? Remember, sorry doesn't mean anything unless you change your behaviour.
4. ASK for forgiveness: "Will you forgive me?" People don't have to forgive you just because you apologize. That's why this is framed as a question. They get to decide.
Name one sign that someone likely has excessive self-esteem
May be preoccupied with being perfect
May focus on always being right
Unable to see or accept weaknesses/flaws
Thinks they are better than others
What is the emotional regulation strategy we learned that utilizes the emotion wheel?
Name it to tame it!
This emotion often shows up before perseverance is needed.
Frustration
It is good that we quickly adapt to positive changes because that means we also quickly adapt to
Negative changes
Signs of healthy conflict are....
●Being able to empathize or understand the other person’s point of view
●Calm, non-defensive,and respectful reactions
●A readiness to move past the conflict without holding a grudge
●The ability to compromise
●Addressing the conflict head on
What is common humanity?
Hint: nobody is perfect
It is the recognition that all people share the same basic experiences, emotions, and struggles. It is the understanding that no one is alone in their pain, mistakes, or desire for happiness, which naturally fosters empathy and connection with others.
What is the part of the brain that acts as the "manager" responsible for helping us make good choices and regulate our emotions
Prefrontal Cortex
Taking a short break, using positive self-talk, and trying again are examples of
Self Care or Coping strategies
This ability to adjust to both good and bad changes is called
Resilience
Signs of unhealthy conflict are...
●Not being able to recognize or respond to the things that matter to the other person
●Explosive, angry, or hurtful reactions
●The withdrawal of effort after a conflict
●The inability to compromise
●Avoiding conflict
Focusing on winning or assigning blame
At what life stages is self esteem most fragile
during adolescence (ages 10–14) and emerging adulthood (ages 15–22)
What three primary purposes do emotions serve
1. survival (activating rapid responses to environmental threats),
2. communication (signaling needs and feelings to others via non-verbal cues),
3. motivation (driving actions like pursuing goals or avoiding danger).
This movie fish keeps swimming no matter what obstacles she faces.
Dory
Why do humans Love to Focus on the Negative
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We are surrounded by it!! On the news and social media
Primarily because it is an evolutionary survival mechanism designed to prioritize threats over rewards.
Our brains are wired to pay more attention to danger, mistakes, and bad experiences, as this is what helped ancestors survive in risky environments