Overview
Three times during the term, you will write about conflicts you experienced within the past 7-10 days with friends, roommates, classmates, family, coworkers or individuals you encounter in public places such as restaurants, stores, etc. (Generally, conflict with anyone!) Write a short paper (max length 1.5 pages double spaced) about the conflict. Who was it with? What was the conflict about? In each journal you post, you must use at least three terms from class. You don’t need to define the terms but describe why you are using the term for the conflict situation. Was the conflict resolved? As you reflect on the conflict, what can you learn about how you might better handle these types of conflicts in the future?
Make the conflict about one of my roommates not cleaning up around the house, leaving dishes everywhere, and being an overall slob. The three terms from the class to use are
1. Ways to balance power: Not using all the power available for the sake of the relationship. “How can we work together for mutual gain?” Think, don’t immediately react.
2. Avoidance Tactics: noncommital statements and questions, abstract remarks,
3. Transforming Conflict: change it from negative to constructive.