1. Chapter 2Chapter 2
Emotional HealthEmotional Health
Conflict ResolutionConflict Resolution

2. Conflict
• Struggle or opposition between people.

3. Tolerance
• Accepting differences between one-self and
others.

4. Conflict Resolution Strategies
• Giving in
• Walking away
• Doing nothing
• Fighting dirty
• Constructive problem solving

5. Give In
• Example: Tommy gives his lunch money to
Joey every day. In return he does not get
beat up.
• + saves time
• + allows for bargaining
• - person may feel cheated
• - may lead to bullying

6. Walk Away
• Example: Jill tries to start a fight with Jody
and Jody just walks away from the fight.
• + allows time for cooling off
• + Avoids physical violence
• - conflict still not solved
• - problem may worsen

7. Do Nothing
• Example: Someone cuts in front of you at the
checkout counter during school lunch.
• + Time will solve the problem
• + Avoids conflict or violence
• - Hostility may grow/ resentment builds
• - Problem may get worse

8. Fighting Dirty
• Example: Karen cries to her boyfriend so she
can manipulate him and get what she wants.
• + NO positives
• - worsens the conflict
• - clouds the issue.

9. Constructive Problem Solving
• Example: Tom wants to go to a movie and Jill
wants to go out to dinner. Solution they
agree to have dinner and a movie at home.
• + Problem stays solved
• + Everyone gets something
• - Takes time and effort
• - Everyone needs to compromise

10. Constructive Problem Solving
• Example: Tom wants to go to a movie and Jill
wants to go out to dinner. Solution they
agree to have dinner and a movie at home.
• + Problem stays solved
• + Everyone gets something
• - Takes time and effort
• - Everyone needs to compromise