Tag: conflict resolution
Cause – To “Throw Blows” is to “Scrap”
Adolescent girls are sophisticated in their ability to create tension through voicing their opinions. Leading a process group of adolescent girls, where they are expected to communicate their feelings and examine issues, is often an open playing field for tension and conflict. I led such a group in a juvenile detention center, where the girls [...]
Parenting – Sibling Rivalry
My name is Dave and I am recently separated. My ex and I maintain a friendly relationship and are united as parents when dealing with our three children. They are three strong-willed, intelligent and strong individuals. Joe is 15 and the mellowest of the three. He enjoys reading books, video games and RC models to [...]
Education – Peace Builders
“It’s my turn.” “He kicked my ball.” “She won’t be my friend.” “He took cuts.” “She said a bad word.” These are just some of the usual complaints a teacher must address when standing yard duty on a playground. My school implemented a conflict resolution program, Peace Builders1, to help teachers manage conflicts just like [...]
Arts – Don’t Break Bones, Go Look For Them: Preventing Conflict Through Art Projects
I love to walk with my 4-year-old twin grandchildren to the nearby park, to see what we can notice and discover in this urban “wild” park. Going on a pattern hunt is always fun. “Baba, these flowers have yellow in the middle and white petals around the yellow part,” or “this tree has leaves like [...]
