What is conflict?
Fight between strangers
disagreement between 2 or more people
What is a mediator?
Someone who doesn't take sides and helps resolve a problem
Someone who stands up for a friend in an argument
Someone who helps in a fight
One example of how to avoid conflict is....
Walk away swearing
Actively ignore
Provoke a fight
A power struggle is?
fighting on the ground
trying to influence another person to do what you want
using your money to get what you want
What is compromise?
Demanding that someone do as you say
Law
Giving in on some points of a disagreement
If you negotiate, you ______ with someone.
deal
argue
fight
Name one skill needed in a successful relationship.
basketball skills
communication skills
hugging skills
shopping skills
What is empathy?
Telling others how you feel
Putting yourself in another's shoes so you understand them.
A type of communication
Showing what you think about something.
A conflict can be resolved in two ways, what are they?
physically/mentally
good/bad
Constructively/destructively
When is it a good time to address conflict?
When all parties are angry.
When all parties are calm and able to listen to one another.
What is an I-Statement?
The opposite of a you-statement
Communicates the speakers feelings without causing conflict.
Aggressive communication
A good communicator will...
Listen without interrupting
use negative language
not look at the person
An example of a nonverbal response is...
yelling
nodding
apologizing
Remember to listen more than ___________.
walk
talk
What is positive self-talk?
Thinking negative thoughts about yourself or someone else.
Thinking of a good comeback to use in a conflict.
Thinking about how bad the situation is.
Thinking positive things about yourself or a situation.
Assertive communication is not
sticking up for yourself in a way that doesn't hurt others.
using I statements to tell people what you need.
being rude when telling someone what you need.
expressing your needs in a positive way.
