In The Mix: Conflict Resolution - Thinking It Through (Excerpt)

In the Mix is the Emmy award winning PBS documentary series for teens.

In this program, we follow a group of high school students as they participate in a conflict resolution workshop led by an experienced facilitator and social worker who encourages them to develop their own solutions. After each student describes a recent conflict with a friend or family, they explore ways they commonly handle conflicts...avoiding, confronting, or problem solving and communication...finding it is often based on the situation. One student points out that conflict can be an opportunity to strengthen relationships if dealt with properly; however it is difficult. The facilitator then helps them understand basic communication skills, including how to use "I" messages to open a discussion and what it takes to be a good listener. The students practice these skills, applying them to their recent conflicts. This program is useful to open discussion on conflict resolution and communication. It can also be used to train teachers and others in conducting similar workshops.

Over 60 half hour additional programs on topics of critical interest to teens are available as educational DVDs. Many are closed captioned and have Spanish subtitles. For full descriptions, transcripts, video clips, discussion guides, lesson plans, ordering information, and more, please visit our website www.inthemix.org. A full catalog and free Discussion Guides can be downloaded at www.inthemix.org/Educators. For one day shipping orders or volume discounts please call 800-343-5540.

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