BELL WORK

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

CONFLICTTHE 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 outA- Allow each person to tell his or her sideL- Let each person ask questionsK- 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.