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Communication
Friendship Skills
Conflict
Open Ended
100

This skill means giving someone your full attention when they are speaking.

Active Listening

100

Keeping a friend’s secret (when safe) builds this.

trust

100

Is conflict the same thing as fighting?

No

100

What steps can you take to communicate clearly when you’re upset?

taking a break, counting to 10, breathing deeply

200

This body language shows you are listening and engaged.

Eye Contact

200

Saying “thank you” shows this.

Appreciation, gratitude 

200
What is one unhealthy way to engage in conflict?
Yelling, shouting, blaming, or hitting
200

What are some indicators of unhealthy relationships?

Lack of trust, poor communication, and ignored boundaries

300

Asking this type of question (not yes/no) helps keep conversations going.

Open Ended Questions

300

Apologizing when you’re wrong shows this.

Responsibility

300

What is one way you can avoid making your friend defensive when talking about a difficult issue?

Use "I" statements, talk about your own feelings, try to understand where the other person is coming from, avoid accusing the other person

300

What are some indicators of healthy relationships?

Respect, trust, honesty, and communication

400

What are some signs that you are not communicating effectively with your friend?

Not feeling comfortable or being afraid to express wants, needs, fears, etc.., or dreading/avoiding conversations about difficult topics

400

Including others in activities shows this positive trait.

kindness

400
What is something you can do to cool down during a disagreement?
Take a time-out from the disagreement or limit your discussion time
400

How can you balance friendships and personal time?

scheduling time for both, communicating your needs

500

Two Answers! Tone of voice is part of this kind of communication and Smiling is an example of this type of communication.


Verbal / Non-Verbal

500

In a healthy friendship, the ability to say “no” when you feel uncomfortable demonstrates this important skill.

Ability to set boundaries

500

What are some things that can turn a conflict into a fight?

Making threats, giving ultimatums (ex: Do this, or else!), accusing without listening, not being willing to apologize or take the blame, getting physical with your partner/friend

500

You start off with a solid foundation for a healthy relationship with your friend. What is something that you can do that will help your relationship grow? 

Discuss expectations, have realistic expectations, and realize that relationships and people change (so be flexible!)