#905: Conflict Resolution...Thinking It Through

In this 17-minute program we follow a group of high school students as they participate in a conflict resolution workshop led by an experienced facilitator and social worker who encourages them develop their own solutions. After each student describes a recent conflict with a friend or family they explore ways they commonly handle conflicts, avoiding, confronting or problem solving and communication finding it is often based on the situation. One student points out that conflict can be an opportunity to strengthen relationships if dealt with properly; however it is difficult. The facilitator then helps them understand basic communication skills including how to use 'I' messages to open a discussion and what it takes to be a good listener. The students practice these skills, applying them to their recent conflicts. This program is useful to open discussion on conflict resolution and communication. It can also be used to train teachers and others in conducting similar workshops. *DVDs are also available on over 50 other topics of critical interest to teens. For full descriptions, transcripts, video clips, discussion guides, lesson plans and more on this and other topics, please visit our website, inthemix.org. For one day shipping orders or volume discounts please call 800-343-5540. Note: VHS copies are also available for some programs.

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