This course seeks to address the need for middle and high school students in NYC to improve their conflict navigation and communication skills among peers. Our instructional solution primarily focuses on self advocacy, active listening, and empathy.  Our goal is to empower middle school students in NYC with essential conflict resolution and communication tools. 

Through interactive workshops, students will learn to be assertive, be empathetic to others, and handle conflicts in a healthy manner. Students will also participate in a guided Journal Journey to prompt self-reflection. The seminar will be broken up into 8 hybrid sessions that will be held on Friday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday morning from 10:00 am-12:00 (noon).

Middle/high school students will develop the skills and strategies necessary to effectively manage conflicts and resolve interpersonal disagreements in constructive ways.

• Objective 1: Students will perform effective conflict resolution tactics such as regulating their emotions, active listening, and methods for resolving issues.

• Objective 2: Students will brainstorm and evaluate alternative solutions to resolve conflicts collaboratively and creatively.