1. Chapter 7 Conflict Resolution
Bennett

2. Causes of Conflict
Property or territory: going into sibling’s room, touch other people’s stuff, etc.
Hurt Feelings: gossip, left out, teasing, etc.
Revenge: nothing goes unpunished
Differing values: cultural, religious, politics, etc.
Prejudice: not accepting people’s differences

3. Bullying Behaviors Teasing Name Calling/Labeling
Leaving people out of a group or activity
Sending untrue or hurting messages B
Becoming physically violent/aggressive

4. Dealing with Bullies Tell them to STOP Try Humor
Walk away and stay away
Avoid physical violence
Find an adult

5. Managing your Anger Step away from the situation Share your feelings
Engage in physical activity
JEALOUSY: we each experience it at sometime or another. Talk to someone or journal write.

6. Why do conflicts escalate?
Disagreements
Strong emotions
Body language and behavior

7. How to control conflicts.
Be aware of your words/action causing hurt
Learn to control your emotions and walk away if you or the other person cannot continue the discussion with escalating
Be aware of your body language and think of how you would perceive your own body language if they were do what you were doing

8. Control conflicts continued
Understand your own feelings
Show respect to others
See other’s point of view
Keep conflicts private
Avoid alcohol and other drugs

9. T.A.L.K. strategy Take a timeout Allow each person to talk
Let each person ask questions
Keep brainstorming

10. Outcomes to Negotiations
Compromise is when you each give up something to make everyone satisfied
Win-Win solution occurs when each party can get what they want

11. Don’t of Negotiations Don’t touch other people
Don’t point at the other person
Don’t call names
Don’t raise your voice

12. Do’s of Negotiation Do take a break if either party gets angry
Do tell a trusted adult if you feel threatened
Do remember, “Mother knows best, listen to your mother….” Mother Gothel

13. Good Peer Mediation Traits
Good Communicator
Good Listener
Fair
Neutral
Effective Problem Solver