BELL WORK Write about the last time you had a conflict. What was the end result?

CONFLICT THE NATURE OF CONFLICT

OBJECTIVES  explain some reasons why conflicts occur.  describe different kinds of conflict.

WHAT IS CONFLICT Conflict can be caused by just about anything. conflict A disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, ideas, or goals

CAUSES OF CONFLICT RELATIONSHIPS

CAUSES OF CONFLICT SPACE

CAUSES OF CONFLICT PROPERTY

CAUSES OF CONFLICT POWER

CAUSES OF CONFLICT REWARDS

CAUSES OF CONFLICT PRIVILEGES

CONFLICT Minor conflicts might involve something as simple as an exchange of words.

CONFLICTS Major conflicts, such as gang confrontations, can be ongoing and severe.

CONFLICTS Interpersonal conflicts take place between two or more people.

CONFLICTS Internal conflicts take place inside your own mind.

CONFLICTS Conflicts can arise out of the fact that people have different needs and wants.

CONFLICTS Resolving conflicts helps people settle their differences, get along peacefully, and move on to positive action.

PREVENTING CONFLICTS FROM BUILDING Learn to understand your feelings

PREVENTING CONFLICTS FROM BUILDING Keep your conflicts private

PREVENTING CONFLICTS FROM BUILDING Avoid using alcohol or other drugs

PREVENTING CONFLICTS FROM BUILDING Show respect for yourself and for others

PREVENTING CONFLICTS FROM BUILDING Learn to accept people who are different from you.

PREVENTING CONFLICTS FROM BUILDING Put yourself in the other persons shoes.

Write about a time you had to make a compromise. BELL WORK

CONFLICT RESOLUTION Conflict resolution is a constructive approach to dealing with any conflict. conflict resolution A life skill that involves solving a disagreement in a way that satisfies both sides

CONFLICT RESOLUTION T- Take a time out A- Allow each person to tell his or her side L- Let each person ask questions K- Keep brainstorming

CONFLICT RESOLUTION When the T.A.L.K. strategy is used, a win-win solution is possible. win-win solution An agreement or outcome that gives each party something it wants

MEDIATION Mediation can help if you and the other person cannot reach an agreement. mediation A process in which a third person, a mediator, helps those in conflict find a solution

MEDIATION A mediator can be an adult or a student.

MEDATION A mediator will steer both sides toward a compromise. compromise An arrangement in which each side gives up something to reach a satisfactory solution

MEDIATION PROCESS Steps in the Mediation Process The parties involved in the conflict agree to seek an independent mediator. The mediator hears both sides of the dispute. The mediator and the parties work to clarify the wants and needs of each party. The parties and mediator brainstorm possible solutions. The parties and mediator evaluate each possible outcome. The parties choose a solution that works for each of them.