Unhealthyresponsesvs. healthyresponsesBewilling toforgiveImprove yourverbal andnonverbalcommunicationEmotionalawareness -key tounderstandingyourself andothersAgree toDisagreeUse activelistening -don't justwait torespondRemainrelaxed andfocused intensesituationsExploreoptions andsolutionstogetherUse "I"Statementsagree todisagree toreach anunderstandingRestatewhat youhaveheardavoidsituationswhereviolence mayeruptUseneutralbodylanguageDon't attackbelow the belt -attacking areasof personalsensitivityBe awareandrespectful ofdifferencesReduceviolenceandaggressionFocus onthe problemnot thepersonFocuson thepresentValidatethe otherperson'sconcernsDon'tgeneralize"Never""Always"Conflict isnormal andeven healthypart ofrelationshipsBe specificabout whatis botheringyou - Stay inthe presentLack ofunderstandingcan result indistance,arguments, andeven break upsPeacestarts witheach of usAskquestionsrather thanmakeaccusationsRecognizeand manageyouremotionsKnow whento walk away andtake a time-outChoosecompassionFREESPACEUnhealthyresponsesvs. healthyresponsesBewilling toforgiveImprove yourverbal andnonverbalcommunicationEmotionalawareness -key tounderstandingyourself andothersAgree toDisagreeUse activelistening -don't justwait torespondRemainrelaxed andfocused intensesituationsExploreoptions andsolutionstogetherUse "I"Statementsagree todisagree toreach anunderstandingRestatewhat youhaveheardavoidsituationswhereviolence mayeruptUseneutralbodylanguageDon't attackbelow the belt -attacking areasof personalsensitivityBe awareandrespectful ofdifferencesReduceviolenceandaggressionFocus onthe problemnot thepersonFocuson thepresentValidatethe otherperson'sconcernsDon'tgeneralize"Never""Always"Conflict isnormal andeven healthypart ofrelationshipsBe specificabout whatis botheringyou - Stay inthe presentLack ofunderstandingcan result indistance,arguments, andeven break upsPeacestarts witheach of usAskquestionsrather thanmakeaccusationsRecognizeand manageyouremotionsKnow whento walk away andtake a time-outChoosecompassionFREESPACE

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