Managing conflict in healthy ways
I can describe how to handle conflict in a positive way.
Managing conflict in healthy ways
I can describe how to handle conflict in a positive way.
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Key learning points
- Everyone experiences conflict.
- It is ok to have conflict with friends.
- We need to make sure we handle conflict healthily.
- Strategies to handle conflict include listening, speaking calmly and taking some space.
- Conflict can feel frustrating and upsetting.
Keywords
Conflict - when people don't agree about something and have different ideas about what should happen
Disagree - to have a different opinion from someone else
Frustrating - something that makes you feel a little annoyed or upset
Calm - feeling peaceful and relaxed, with no big emotions
Common misconception
We should never argue or disagree with anyone because then it means that you are not friends.
Being able to disgaree is really important. You do not have to agree on everything, but being able to have a conversation about different opinions helps us understand each other.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
things that happen to us and how they make us feel
feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness or anger
a feeling in our bodies or on our skin
when something or someone has power or force
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
when people don't agree about something
to have a different opinion from someone else
something that makes you feel a little annoyed or upset
feeling peaceful and relaxed, with no big emotions