Student Inclusion 

Inclusion update

In well-being we are continuing our discussions around friendship with a focus on what can go wrong in friendships and what simple things we can do to resolve and regulate.

Conflict resolution is the process of trying to resolve disagreements or arguments in the best possible way by learning skills and strategies to help with; 

• Calming down: Take a moment to regulate emotions and think clearly.

• Listening actively: Hear and validate the other person's emotions.

• Empathy: Try to understand the feelings of others by putting yourself in their shoes.

• Brainstorming: Come up with creative solutions.

• Communicating effectively: Learn to say what you need in a way others can understand.

• Respect: Treat others with respect and compassion.

By prioritising empathy and communication, we can manage and resolve conflicts in a more agreeable way. There are always two or more views or opinions when a conflict arises and each party wants to be heard and validated. We need to understand different perspectives and try to problem solve in a way that works for everyone involved. When communicating, we need to be able to express ourselves clearly as well as be respectful to what others have to say. 

Apologising can be challenging, but taking responsibility for our actions can have a surprisingly positive affect on our wellbeing. It means acknowledging any wrongdoing and showing remorse for what has happened.

Some groups this week completed the traffic light activity. Traffic lights use some of The Zones of Regulation colours we have discussed in previous sessions and is a good visual reminder of when in the green zone, a student is “good to GO” and ready to learn. A red light means stop, and when we are in the red zone we need to remind ourselves to ‘stop’ before escalating to feelings of anger or frustration. Simple strategies like taking a break, taking deep breaths or counting to 10 can help regulate our emotions.