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Agreeing Not to send it soaring. Michigan Model for Health Violence Prevention Lesson 6. Review of skills. Changing thoughts Managing anger Listening Showing empathy Expressing emotions constructively Responding constructively to the anger of others.
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Agreeing Not to send it soaring Michigan Model for Health Violence Prevention Lesson 6
Review of skills • Changing thoughts • Managing anger • Listening • Showing empathy • Expressing emotions constructively • Responding constructively to the anger of others Photo Source: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/compass/0307/images/Conflict.GIF
What happens when people or groups negotiate? • Each wants something different to happen • May view the situation differently • Try to understand both perspectives • Ask for what they want • Have limits to what they will accept • Give in a little to resolve the conflict • Decide on a solution acceptable to all • Act on the decision
Obstacles to success • Do not listen • Do not try to understand both perspectives • Unwilling to give in a little • Uncertain what they want • Unwilling or unable to agree on solution • Get angry • Refuse to talk • Threaten • Use violence • Ignore the conflict
Group Activity • The leader • Read the situation to your group. • Keep the group focused on the task. • The recorder • Take notes for the group on the worksheet • The spokesperson • Tell the class the group’s answers Photo Source: http://serc.carleton.edu/images/NAGTWorkshops/careerprep07/discussion.jpg
Negotiation steps • Agree on the problem • Agree on the outcome • Brainstorm options to get to the outcome • Select an option • List what needs to be done to make it happen • Act on the plan • Evaluate the outcome together
Rules for negotiation • Make sure everyone is calm. • Be sure each person is willing to negotiate. • Listen carefully & show empathy • Express emotions constructively. • Avoid blaming, name-calling, and insults. • Be sure each idea: • Follows personal and family values • Is safe & healthy • Is legal and follows family, school, & community rules • Shows respect for everyone involved • Will lead to a win-win solution
Negotiation Tips • Take time to think about a conflict and how you want to respond. • Select a time free of distractions • Select a safe place • Select a place free of distractions
Activity: We Can Work it Out • Use steps to negotiation to reach a solution to the conflict. • Work individually. • Label the steps.
Negotiation steps • Agree on the problem • Agree on the outcome • Brainstorm options to get to the outcome • Select an option • List what needs to be done to make it happen • Act on the plan • Evaluate the outcome together
& SKILLS NEGOTIATION