Conflicts

 

Thinking back on past conflicts makes me take a look at who I am and what I need to work on in order to become an effective competent communicator.  With this course I have found a new wealth of knowledge and have learned strategies to improve my communication skills.  I am currently experiencing conflict in my life and I have been using the NVC's model of empathetically listening and honestly (The Center for Nonviolent Communication, n.d.) speaking through observations, feelings, needs, and requests. 

 

I have also been using these techniques when with friends and family.  My sons who are 4 and 6 years old are together all day long during the summers.  They tend to bicker over toys, snacks, the dog, etc.  We have been using conflict management techniques and turning our unproductive conflict into a productive one (O'Hair & Wiemann, 2012).  We have been watching our words and I have been looking for conflict triggers which can lead to behavior problems. 

 



 

 

My goal professionally and personally is to use more cooperative strategies, 3R's, and NVC skills.  My Pre-K classroom will flourish, succeed, and learn skills that are necessary for the rest of their lives.  There are many songs, plays, books, games, and such that can be used t assist in teaching conflict resolution with children.   



 

 

References:

O’Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An introduction. New York: Bedford/St.
     Martin’s.
The Center for Nonviolent Communication. (n.d.). The center for nonviolent communication.   
     Retrieved from http://www.cnvc.org/