Conflict Resolution KEYS Academy and Options HS with the 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

Questions?

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

Ice Breaker!!!!

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!!!

Best resolved when done in a patient and thoughtful manner 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