Good Social Health Conflict Resolution

What is conflict? disagreement conflict When two parties do not see eye to eye on a topic Difference of opinion Lack of agreement A struggle between two parties in which those involved perceive a threat to their basic needs, interests, or concerns Tends to be accompanied by significant levels of misunderstanding that exaggerate the situation

Basic Needs Belonging: fitting in with others Power: feeling important, being respected Freedom: making your own choices Fun: finding joy in life Security: feeling safe both physically and emotionally

Examples of High School Conflicts Bullying Social Media Rumors/gossip Resources Abusive Relationships

Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution Strategies Competing: one’s needs are more important than the needs of others Accommodating: yielding one’s needs to those of others Avoiding: ignoring or changing subject, avoiding other person Compromising: finding the middle ground Collaborating: communicate and cooperate to achieve a solution

Steps of Collaboration Person 1 states their side – feelings, concerns, Person 2 listens Person 2 repeats what Person 1 said Person 2 states their side – feelings, concerns, Person 1 listens Person 1 repeats what Person 2 said Ask each other any questions that they may have about what they other person said Suggest solutions to resolve conflict Agree to a solution