Try to under-stand the otherperson’s point ofview or whatthey are feeling.Attack theProblem,Not thePerson.Askquestionsrather thanmakeaccusa-tionsAssess thesituationbeforeactingDo nottake theissue tooseriously.Focus onproblemsolving, ratherthan blamingeach otherWalkawayReme-mberthe conse-quences youmay faceFindcommongroundStayCalmRemainrespectfulTalk it out-commun-ication isimportantAllow the otherperson orpersons to talkwithout beinginterr-upted.Give thepersonspace.Choose todiffuse(don’t escalate;de-escalateconflicts)Talk topeople in themanner youwould like tobe talked to.Practice self-control-control youremotionsTake a deepbreath andcount to tenListen towhat isbeingsaid.Makecompr-omisesKeep yourhands toyourself.KnowyourtriggersManage youranger in a constru-ctive way (avoidperson; exercise;listen to music;etc.)Usehumor tocoolhostilityState YourCaseTactfullyCompro-mise(Give a little,get a little)BeempatheticDo not act inanger; giveyourself timeto calmdown.Let sleeping dogslie(Avoid contin-uingconflict, after theconflict has beenresolved it is over)Try to under-stand the otherperson’s point ofview or whatthey are feeling.Attack theProblem,Not thePerson.Askquestionsrather thanmakeaccusa-tionsAssess thesituationbeforeactingDo nottake theissue tooseriously.Focus onproblemsolving, ratherthan blamingeach otherWalkawayReme-mberthe conse-quences youmay faceFindcommongroundStayCalmRemainrespectfulTalk it out-commun-ication isimportantAllow the otherperson orpersons to talkwithout beinginterr-upted.Give thepersonspace.Choose todiffuse(don’t escalate;de-escalateconflicts)Talk topeople in themanner youwould like tobe talked to.Practice self-control-control youremotionsTake a deepbreath andcount to tenListen towhat isbeingsaid.Makecompr-omisesKeep yourhands toyourself.KnowyourtriggersManage youranger in a constru-ctive way (avoidperson; exercise;listen to music;etc.)Usehumor tocoolhostilityState YourCaseTactfullyCompro-mise(Give a little,get a little)BeempatheticDo not act inanger; giveyourself timeto calmdown.Let sleeping dogslie(Avoid contin-uingconflict, after theconflict has beenresolved it is over)

Conflict Resolution Bingo - 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.


1
G
2
N
3
G
4
O
5
N
6
I
7
B
8
O
9
G
10
O
11
O
12
I
13
B
14
I
15
I
16
N
17
B
18
B
19
O
20
G
21
B
22
O
23
N
24
I
25
B
26
G
27
G
28
N
29
I
  1. G-Try to under-stand the other person’s point of view or what they are feeling.
  2. N-Attack the Problem, Not the Person.
  3. G-Ask questions rather than make accusa-tions
  4. O-Assess the situation before acting
  5. N-Do not take the issue too seriously.
  6. I-Focus on problem solving, rather than blaming each other
  7. B-Walk away
  8. O-Reme-mber the conse-quences you may face
  9. G-Find common ground
  10. O-Stay Calm
  11. O-Remain respectful
  12. I-Talk it out -commun-ication is important
  13. B-Allow the other person or persons to talk without being interr-upted.
  14. I-Give the person space.
  15. I-Choose to diffuse (don’t escalate; de-escalate conflicts)
  16. N-Talk to people in the manner you would like to be talked to.
  17. B-Practice self-control- control your emotions
  18. B-Take a deep breath and count to ten
  19. O-Listen to what is being said.
  20. G-Make compr-omises
  21. B-Keep your hands to yourself.
  22. O-Know your triggers
  23. N-Manage your anger in a constru-ctive way (avoid person; exercise; listen to music; etc.)
  24. I-Use humor to cool hostility
  25. B-State Your Case Tactfully
  26. G-Compro-mise (Give a little, get a little)
  27. G-Be empathetic
  28. N-Do not act in anger; give yourself time to calm down.
  29. I-Let sleeping dogs lie (Avoid contin-uing conflict, after the conflict has been resolved it is over)