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Conflict Resolution. Facilitated by the KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation. Objective, Essential Question, and Product. We will identify different ways to deal with conflict. EQ: What are some different ways that we might address conflict as it arises?
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Conflict Resolution Facilitated by the KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation
Objective, Essential Question, and Product • We will identify different ways to deal with conflict. • EQ: What are some different ways that we might address conflict as it arises? • I will discuss how different scenarios of conflict might be dealt with.
Your Presenter… • A member of the faculty or staff of KEYS Academy and Options HS • Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation
Rules for Training • Participation is crucial • No wrong/stupid answers • Respect one another • No talking while others talk, • No rude comments or noises • Wait until you’re called upon
Why we’re here… • Because we have to be • To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood • To learn more about ourselves
How we’re going to do it… • Discussion • Everyone participates • Some, very little lecture • Activity or activities • Some Conclusions
Ice Breaker • What is an ice breaker? • Definition of an ice breaker: • An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction
Topic of the Day – Conflict Resolution • Have you ever had any sort of conflict? • What is conflict? • What types of conflicts are there?
Topic of the Day – Conflict Resolution • Why do you think conflict occurs? • Give some examples of conflicts, real or make-believe that you’ve witnessed? • How do people deal with conflict?
Definition of “Conflict” • According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary • Fight; battle; war • A competitive or opposing action of incompatibles; antagonistic state or action
Definition of “Conflict” • According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary • Mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands • The opposition of persons or forces that gives rise to the dramatic action in a drama or fiction
Definition of “Resolution” • According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary: • The act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones • The act of answering
Definition of “Resolution” • Synonyms include: • Solve • Fix • Decision • Any others?
Definition of “Conflict Resolution” • Together, the term “conflict resolution” mean the act of fixing or solving a problem where two different viewpoints are “clashing” or fighting
Conflict occurs when… • Ideas are different, making it difficult to find middle ground • Each side wants to make sure that the other side understands their viewpoint • Ideas are almost direct opposite and each side BELIEVES in their side strongly
Conflict occurs when… • Beliefs are supported by EMOTION; tensions in a fight, battle or discussion get high • High tension can lead to insecurity or lowered self-esteem > negative actions • Negative action leads to negative reaction and before you know it…
Conflict is… Best resolved when done in a patient and thoughtful manner
Activity: Situations of Conflict • Activity Sheet p. 7 (Working in Divided groups of 3 or 4) • You will be assigned one of the situations and you are to play out that situation • Role Playing Rules: • Be Respectful • No Cursing, No insults • When I say “Stop,” you freeze • When I say “Continue,” you continue until I say “Stop” again
Activity: Situations of Conflict • Is conflict completely inevitable? • Is all conflict bad? • When is conflict good? • How do we better deal with conflict?
Conclusions • Conflict can be good but turn bad very quickly • Not inevitable, different perspectives will collide • Some conflict can be good, it helps people understand one another
Conclusions • Conflict can be good but turn bad very quickly • Some conflict can be bad, it escalates and turns abusive and maybe violent • Conflict is not a direct attack on you or your ideas