Teen Health Course 2

Introduction
Nobody likes conflict, but it can be an opportunity to develop new skills and find satisfying resolutions. On the Web site below you will learn about what conflict is, what causes it, and how to deal with it in positive ways. You will also get to role-play a conflict and try to come up with positive solutions.

Link to explore: Teen Health – Conflict and Negotiation: http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=291&id=2183

• Start at the Teen Health Web site.
• Read each of the sections on the page and take notes as you read.
• When you are done answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information provided on the Web site, write an outline for a skit about teens who resolve their conflicts in a positive way.

1.			Why is it natural for conflict to occur between people?
2.			What are some negative things that can result from conflict?
3.			What are some positive things that can result from conflict?
4.			What are the six effective ways to deal with conflict?
5.			What skills do you need to work out conflicts?