1. Good Social Health
Conflict Resolution

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. Conflict Resolution

6. 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

7. 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