Dealing with Conflict Emotional Literacy Workbook

Conflict is unpleasant for everyone, but is also an inevitable part of life. The Dealing with Conflict Emotional Literacy Workbook aims to prepare students to deal with conflict in healthy and productive ways.

Why Conflict Resolution Matters

Conflict often appears when people have different opinions, lack respect for each other or simply misunderstand situations. Preparing to deal with it in a rational and positive manner can save from further disruption, be it in the classroom or in friend groups. Teaching students to resolve conflict effectively enhances their communication skills and results in good group dynamics.

What Areas Are Covered in the Conflict Workbook?

The 12 lesson plans cover activities that aid students in:

• Reflecting on personal experience of conflict
• Looking at the range of conflict in the world at international, local and personal levels
• Examining how people normally respond to conflict
• Identifying behaviours which escalate and those which defuse conflicts
• Deciding on the most successful way of resolving conflicts
• Practising the skill of negotiation

Negotiating is Key

One of the best ways to handle conflict is through negotiation, which respects both parties' needs and views the conflict as a shared problem. This 52-page guide is a helpful resource for teachers and facilitators to teach young people aged between 11 and 18 years old to handle conflict in a positive manner.