Do nottake theissue tooseriously.Focus onproblemsolving, ratherthan blamingeach otherCompro-mise(Give a little,get a little)Take a deepbreath andcount to tenManage youranger in a constru-ctive way (avoidperson; exercise;listen to music;etc.)Listen towhat isbeingsaid.FindcommongroundPractice self-control-control youremotionsReme-mberthe conse-quences youmay faceChoose todiffuse(don’t escalate;de-escalateconflicts)Give thepersonspace.WalkawayUsehumor tocoolhostilityTalk it out-commun-ication isimportantLet sleeping dogslie(Avoid contin-uingconflict, after theconflict has beenresolved it is over)Askquestionsrather thanmakeaccusa-tionsMakecompr-omisesRemainrespectfulAssess thesituationbeforeactingAttack theProblem,Not thePerson.KnowyourtriggersBeempatheticTry to under-stand the otherperson’s point ofview or whatthey are feeling.Keep yourhands toyourself.Allow the otherperson orpersons to talkwithout beinginterr-upted.State YourCaseTactfullyTalk topeople in themanner youwould like tobe talked to.StayCalmDo not act inanger; giveyourself timeto calmdown.Do nottake theissue tooseriously.Focus onproblemsolving, ratherthan blamingeach otherCompro-mise(Give a little,get a little)Take a deepbreath andcount to tenManage youranger in a constru-ctive way (avoidperson; exercise;listen to music;etc.)Listen towhat isbeingsaid.FindcommongroundPractice self-control-control youremotionsReme-mberthe conse-quences youmay faceChoose todiffuse(don’t escalate;de-escalateconflicts)Give thepersonspace.WalkawayUsehumor tocoolhostilityTalk it out-commun-ication isimportantLet sleeping dogslie(Avoid contin-uingconflict, after theconflict has beenresolved it is over)Askquestionsrather thanmakeaccusa-tionsMakecompr-omisesRemainrespectfulAssess thesituationbeforeactingAttack theProblem,Not thePerson.KnowyourtriggersBeempatheticTry to under-stand the otherperson’s point ofview or whatthey are feeling.Keep yourhands toyourself.Allow the otherperson orpersons to talkwithout beinginterr-upted.State YourCaseTactfullyTalk topeople in themanner youwould like tobe talked to.StayCalmDo not act inanger; giveyourself timeto calmdown.

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.


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