This timely and practical book provides a variety of engaging activities, group discussions, reproducible handouts, and Sharing Circles all designed to help teens develop the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary for effective conflict resolution. In addition, students are given meaningful experiences and information to help them improve their own behaviours while giving them the abilities to deal effectively with others. Use these high-impact activities to provide students with guidance and help in: • handling confrontations
• learning the language of conflict de-escalation
• coping with anger
• managing moods and dealing with criticism
• understanding the rules for fighting fair
• exploring alternatives to conflict
• developing the power of listening
• improving social skills
• effectively solving problems and making decisions
• learning the factors that trigger conflict
• controlling behaviors that lead to misunderstandings and conflict Contents: How To Use This Book Introduction and Overview Fundamental Skills Related to Conflict Management What Stops Good Communication The Communication Stoppers – ES (Experience Sheet) The Active Listener How to Be An Active Listener – ES Leading and Following How to Give An "I-Message" Giving An "I-Message" – ES Understanding Body Language Your Body Talks, Too! – ES How We Interact Social Skills Checklist – ES A Time I Remember Feeling… Feel Your Feelings – ES What Goes Into a Decision? Thinking of Alternatives – ES How to Make A Decision The Decision-Making Process – ES Responsible Decision Making Making Wise Decisions – ES Problem-Solving Steps Steps for Solving a Problem Responsibly – ES Have A Heart! Understanding the Nature of Conflict I Think Conflict Is… Conflict Consequences Chart – ES The Conflict Map Discovering Sources of Conflict The Language of Conflict Conflict Clipping – ES How Conflict Escalates My Conflict Style Assessing Anger Styles Assessing Your Anger – ES Reading Body Language What Is Your Body Saying? – ES Mastering Assertive Communication Reacting Assertively – ES Developing Conflict Resolution Skills Rules for A Fair Fight Exploring Alternatives to Conflict Problem Solving: The Win-Win Strategy Getting to Win-Win – ES First Feelings Dealing with Anger – ES Taking Charge of Personal Anger Controlling Angry Thoughts Understanding and Managing Confrontations Criticism – Just Handle It! Managing Moods Three Lousy Moods – ES Bringing It All Together Sharing Circles An Overview of the Sharing Circle How to Set Up Sharing Circles How to Lead a Sharing Circle Sharing Circle Topics
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