Planning 10									Name __________
Healthy Relationships
Conflict Resolution Strategies 
Conflict is inevitable and everyone reacts differently to it. The important thing is to try and solve the conflict as quickly and effectively as possible. Unresolved conflicts can cause stress and uneasy feelings that will affect other areas of your life. 
View the Conflict Resolution Strategies on your WYOT CD 5.3C - 1 (Headphones needed) 
Give a brief explanation of each:

1.  Constructive Problem Solving

2.  Giving In

3.  Walking Away

4.  Fighting Dirty

5.  Doing Nothing

 Resolving conflict using the correct problem solving strategy takes practice. 
1. Analyze the last conflict you have had that ended negatively with your parents or sibling. . Describe: 
•	your relationship to the person 
•	what the conflict was about 
•	what Conflict strategy you used 
•	which of you used - aggressive, passive or assertive communication - give examples
•	whether or not the strategy was effective and the conflict was solved to your satisfaction 
•	do you think the result would have been the same if you had used a different strategy? Why or why not? 

. Analyze a conflict you have had with a friend. Describe: 
•	your relationship with this friend - how long have you known him/her 
•	what the conflict was about 
•	what Conflict strategy you used 
•	which of you used - aggressive, passive or assertive communication - give examples
•	do you think the result would have been the same if you had used the correct resolution strategy? Why or why not?