UseneutralbodylanguageRecognizeand manageyouremotionsFREESPACEUse activelistening -don't justwait torespondLack ofunderstandingcan result indistance,arguments, andeven break upsUnhealthyresponsesvs. healthyresponsesFocuson thepresentBewilling toforgiveKnow whento walk away andtake a time-outExploreoptions andsolutionstogetheravoidsituationswhereviolence mayeruptFocus onthe problemnot thepersonDon't attackbelow the belt -attacking areasof personalsensitivityAskquestionsrather thanmakeaccusationsUse "I"StatementsConflict isnormal andeven healthypart ofrelationshipsValidatethe otherperson'sconcernsRemainrelaxed andfocused intensesituationsBe specificabout whatis botheringyou - Stay inthe presentBe awareandrespectful ofdifferencesEmotionalawareness -key tounderstandingyourself andothersImprove yourverbal andnonverbalcommunicationPeacestarts witheach of usChoosecompassionReduceviolenceandaggressionAgree toDisagreeDon'tgeneralize"Never""Always"Restatewhat youhaveheardagree todisagree toreach anunderstandingUseneutralbodylanguageRecognizeand manageyouremotionsFREESPACEUse activelistening -don't justwait torespondLack ofunderstandingcan result indistance,arguments, andeven break upsUnhealthyresponsesvs. healthyresponsesFocuson thepresentBewilling toforgiveKnow whento walk away andtake a time-outExploreoptions andsolutionstogetheravoidsituationswhereviolence mayeruptFocus onthe problemnot thepersonDon't attackbelow the belt -attacking areasof personalsensitivityAskquestionsrather thanmakeaccusationsUse "I"StatementsConflict isnormal andeven healthypart ofrelationshipsValidatethe otherperson'sconcernsRemainrelaxed andfocused intensesituationsBe specificabout whatis botheringyou - Stay inthe presentBe awareandrespectful ofdifferencesEmotionalawareness -key tounderstandingyourself andothersImprove yourverbal andnonverbalcommunicationPeacestarts witheach of usChoosecompassionReduceviolenceandaggressionAgree toDisagreeDon'tgeneralize"Never""Always"Restatewhat youhaveheardagree todisagree toreach anunderstanding

Conflict Resolution - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. B-Use neutral body language
  2. G-Recognize and manage your emotions
  3. N-FREE SPACE
  4. I-Use active listening - don't just wait to respond
  5. I-Lack of understanding can result in distance, arguments, and even break ups
  6. N-Unhealthy responses vs. healthy responses
  7. B-Focus on the present
  8. O-Be willing to forgive
  9. G-Know when to walk a way and take a time-out
  10. G-Explore options and solutions together
  11. N-avoid situations where violence may erupt
  12. I-Focus on the problem not the person
  13. N-Don't attack below the belt - attacking areas of personal sensitivity
  14. B-Ask questions rather than make accusations
  15. N-Use "I" Statements
  16. B-Conflict is normal and even healthy part of relationships
  17. G-Validate the other person's concerns
  18. G-Remain relaxed and focused in tense situations
  19. B-Be specific about what is bothering you - Stay in the present
  20. I-Be aware and respectful of differences
  21. O-Emotional awareness - key to understanding yourself and others
  22. B-Improve your verbal and nonverbal communication
  23. O-Peace starts with each of us
  24. O-Choose compassion
  25. G-Reduce violence and aggression
  26. I-Agree to Disagree
  27. O-Don't generalize "Never" "Always"
  28. O-Restate what you have heard
  29. I-agree to disagree to reach an understanding