OBJECTIVE:

  • Learn to think about own emotional reactions in difficult situations

REQUIRED PREP:

Opening Huddle - 15 mins

Cohort Leader introduces NG Mood Check, then transitions into the opening activity

Activity 1 - Cancel Culture – Does it work?

Goal: Think about how you would respond in certain situations

Just like being trustworthy, conflict resolution is another skill that will help you navigate the halls of this school and life! We often cancel people who we are in conflict with but is avoidance or cancel culture really the best way to address our issues? Let’s talk about it.

View Cancel Culture Video

Lead discussion with the following questions: 

  • Do you think these scenarios would work in real life? Why/Why not?
  • What strategies do you use to resolve conflicts? Are they effective
  • How important is respect when trying to resolve or avoid conflict?

Activity 2 - What does work?

Goal: Students discuss healthy conflict resolution approaches

Ask students for realistic and relatable scenarios that revolve around an issue. Someone share a recent conflict they’ve encountered this school year and let’s discuss a good way to respond.

Pick student volunteers to act out the dispute, and how to resolve the issue given the scenario. Help students tap into their inner actor! Have Fun acting out the scenarios. Use the Conflict Tips to help students learn about conflict resolutions.

Closing Discussion

  • Why do you think some relationships are easy and others take more work (friendships vs romantic relationships)? If you’ve ever had to put real effort into getting along with someone, describe what it was like. Was it worth it?
  • People who are able to consider other people’s points of view, even if they don’t necessarily agree with them, are usually able to resolve conflicts better than those who can’t. Why is it helpful to shift perspectives?
  • Conflicts will continue in life, it is important to learn how to overcome