Conflict Resolution
When you are having a disagreement or argument try the following strategies to conflict resolution:
When you are having a disagreement or argument try the following strategies to conflict resolution:
Active Listening
Active Listening
Actually listen to understand them and show that you hear and care about what they have to say.
Empathy
Empathy
Try to see it from their perspective and understand how they feel.
I Statements
I Statements
I feel _________ when ___________, because ___________. What I need is ____________.
Compromise
Compromise
You meet in the middle, with something you are both okay with, even if it was not your full first choice.
Think of Possible Solutions
Think of Possible Solutions
Brainstorm what you could do.
Weigh Pros and Cons
Weigh Pros and Cons
Think about the benefits and the drawbacks to the possible solutions.
Agree to Disagree
Agree to Disagree
Sometimes it is not worth continuing to argue, especially when it is something small or an opinion. We sometimes need to just let things go.