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Possibilities in Resolving Conflict
Conflict is a normal part of any healthy relationships. After all, two people can’t be expected to agree on
everything all the time. The key is to learn how to resolve it in non-violent ways.
Conflict resolution is a way for two or more parties to find a peaceful solution to a disagreement among
them. Possible conflict resolutions include avoiding when someone tries to ignore or sidestep the conflict,
hoping it will resolve itself; postpone when both may put off talking about the problem until they are both
calm to talk; give in when the person surrenders to what the other one wants; get help when the two
persons involved in the disagreement would ask a third person to help them solve the problem; and
compromise when both persons involved in the conflict talk calmly and find a solution that would make them
both satisfied.
Examples
Resolving Conflicts Examples
Avoiding Pretending there is nothing wrong, stonewalling or completely shutting down.
Ignoring or withdrawing from the conflict.
Postpone Solving the problems when each party is calm and emotional ready.
Give in Agreeing to accommodate the other party by acknowledging and accepting his
point of view or suggestion.
Get help Asking someone to serve as the bridge in resolving the conflict.
Compromise Negotiating larger points and let go of the smaller points
Activity 1
Directions: Match the possible conflict solution based on the given situations. Write the letter of
your answer on the space provided before each number.(1 point each)
Column A Column B
_____1. Nina had a disagreement with her friend, Lina. She asked her
trusted friend to help her in solving the said problem. a. Avoiding
_____2. Larry walks away every time his friend comes near to discuss their
misunderstanding. b. Give in
_____4. Gemma’s baby sister took most of her chocolates. She wanted to
scold her but you choose to just confront her the next day. d. Compromise
_____5. Leo had a disagreement with his brother. After a heated argument,
both of them agreed to discuss the issue in a peaceful manner and e. Postpone
come out with a solution.
Activity 2
Directions: Answer briefly the given questions.
1. What conflict have you experienced at home? How did you personally solve it?
conflict: ____________________________________________________________________
solution: ____________________________________________________________________