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)
When thinking about a solution to a conflict it is best to think.... (pick one)
a. Which solution benefits ME most?
b. Win-Win
c. I'm going to ignore their feelings and that will make this go away
B. Win-Win
True or False- There are different types of abuse.
True- physical, verbal, inappropriate touches, neglect
Finish this lyric, "Ignore, Ignore, Ignore that..."
Foolish stuff!
Give me two examples of a feeling....
Happy
Sad
Angry
Irritated
etc...
What is a mediator?
A person who is not involved in the conflict and helps students to focus on their feelings.
True or False- It is important to understand a person's feelings when solving a problem.
True!-Understanding someone's feelings first is important when trying to figure out a solution that works for everyone.
True or False- I will get in trouble if I tell someone that I am being abused.
False!-When you tell someone you are making sure that you are safe and cannot be harmed!
Finish this lyric, "Don't hate, Don't hurt,....."
Don't Harm!
Name this feeling...
Someone who is positive, cheerful and smiling
Happy!
What is a disputant?
Person or people who are involved in a disagreement or conflict.
True or False- Having good, strong problem solving skills can make a huge difference in your future career?
True!- We will have to problem solve out entire lives. It could be with clients, co-workers or even our bosses.
If you are being abused who can you tell? (Name at least two people)
Any trusted adult- parents, teachers, counselor, school officer, principal, etc.
Finish this lyric, "Tell me what you're gonna do when they talk about you..."
Ignore that foolish stuff!
Name this feeling....
Feeling annoyed, displeasure, upset
Angry or mad
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.
True or False- Problem solving only takes place when you are in a conflict with another person.
False- Problems occur even on our own. We can have inner problems that we can problem solve on our own or with the help of others.
True or False-When your parents make you do things that you don't like, that is called child abuse.
False- Just because you don't like something that does not make it abuse. Parents making you do chores you don't like it not abuse.
Finish this lyric, "If it's wrong..."
Don't do it!
Give me an example of body language someone might show when they are mad...
Crossed arms
frown
crying
yelling
red face
etc....
Name two conflicts that can be resolved through peer mediation
1. Gossip and Rumor Spreading
2. Name calling
3. Friendship Problems
4. Teasing
5. Loss of Property
6. Exclusion
Put these problem solving skills in order.....
A. Develop more than one solution
B. Identify how I am feeling
C. Test out the chosen solution
D. Identify the problem
E. Identify pros and cons of each solution
F. Pick one solution
"B, D, A, E, F, C"
B. Identify how I am feeling
D. Identify the problem
A. Develop more than one solution
E. Identify pros and cons of each solution
F. Pick one solution
C. Test out the chosen solution
Name two examples of child abuse....
Neglect, hitting, inappropriate touches, no food, verbal (name calling), physical and sexual
Finish this lyric, "It's not snitchin, it's..."
Crime prevention!
What is body language....
Communicating non-verbally (without talking) through gestures or movements