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Understanding Conflict Roots

Students will understand the origins of conflict and identify personal and interpersonal triggers, as well as learn strategies for conflict resolution.

This lesson is key to helping students recognize and manage disagreements effectively, fostering healthier interactions and self-awareness.

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Pre-Class Material Review

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Conflict Triggers

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Debrief and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Conflict Triggers and Management

Introduce the topic of conflict triggers and management. Mention that today's slide deck will help outline key definitions and examples that will be useful during the discussion and role-playing activities.

What Are Conflict Triggers?

Explain what conflict triggers are. Remind students that these are events or situations that spark disagreements. Provide examples if needed.

Types & Examples

Discuss different types of triggers. Emphasize both personal triggers (like feeling disrespected) and interpersonal ones (like misunderstanding intentions). Ask students to share their thoughts if comfortable.

Management Strategies

Introduce management strategies for handling conflict triggers. Encourage students to think of ways they might de-escalate situations. Offer explicit strategies like deep breathing, taking time to listen, etc.

Let’s Discuss

Present a discussion prompt to encourage interaction. Ask students to consider a situation where they might have encountered or witnessed these triggers and how the strategies could have helped.

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