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Complex Conflict Navigation

Advanced mediation techniques and negotiation frameworks for addressing deep-seated interpersonal or professional disputes. Develops skills in identifying root causes, managing high-arousal emotions, and crafting sustainable resolutions.

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Materials

Resolution Playbook Worksheet

Resolution Playbook Worksheet

A two-page workplace leadership worksheet designed for high school students to de-escalate interpersonal conflicts while keeping shared deliverables on track. Features executive sentence starters, a four-step mediation framework, and an applied team case study with structured rationale response areas.

Team Conflict Student Guide

Team Conflict Student Guide

A relatable, high-school-ready 2-page conflict resolution guide written in a natural 10th-grade voice, featuring a model response and practical communication strategies for group projects.

Sequences

Blind Maze Facilitator Guide

Crew Quest

A three-part experiential team-building progression empowering students to master trust, emotional self-regulation, and constructive conflict resolution. Through dynamic collaborative challenges, teams learn to communicate authentically, stay grounded under pressure, and repair friction constructively.

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Sabine Von Borstel

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Iceberg Logic Slides

Social Fabric Restoration

This sequence explores complex conflict navigation for 12th graders, moving from the psychological roots of identity-based conflict to the practical application of restorative circles and sustainable resolution design.

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Iceberg Presentation Slides

Conflict Navigator Sequence

A comprehensive 6th-grade sequence on conflict navigation, teaching students to identify root causes, recognize personal conflict styles, practice perspective-taking, understand escalation, and diagnose complex disputes.

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Plus One Strategy Slides

Bridge Builders Negotiation Lab

This sequence teaches 7th-grade students how to move beyond simple compromise to collaborative negotiation. Students learn to separate people from problems, brainstorm creative 'win-win' options, use objective criteria for fairness, and develop a BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) to handle complex conflicts effectively while preserving relationships.

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Hidden Depths Teacher Guide

Conflict Blueprints

A comprehensive 9th-grade sequence exploring the psychological and biological roots of conflict. Students learn to distinguish visible behaviors from hidden needs, understand the neuroscience of emotional escalation, and develop practical self-regulation strategies to navigate complex interpersonal disputes.

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Negotiation Core Slides

The Resolution Blueprint

A comprehensive high school unit on interest-based negotiation and formal mediation. Students move from understanding individual interests to facilitating multi-party resolutions using the Harvard Negotiation Project framework and professional mediation stages.

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Lessons

Upstander Power Lesson Plan

Upstander Power

This lesson helps 8th-grade students navigate complex social conflicts by understanding the roles of bystanders and upstanders. It empowers them to take positive action through scenario analysis and role-play.

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Tony Kissell

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Win-Win Negotiation Blueprint Lesson Plan

Win-Win Negotiation

This lesson challenges 12th-grade students to move beyond zero-sum thinking in conflict, focusing on strategies for mutual gain and collaborative problem-solving. Through scenario analysis and role-play, students develop the skills to seek equitable solutions in personal and professional contexts.

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ROSA GOODWIN

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Forgiveness Factor Lesson Plan

The Forgiveness Factor

A 30-minute lesson for 9th graders exploring the concept of forgiveness as a choice and a process for personal well-being.

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Linda Richards

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Mastering Complex Social Dynamics Lesson Plan

Perspective Mastery

A high-level social intelligence lesson for 11th-grade students to master advanced perspective-taking and social forecasting strategies.

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Jacquelyn Mellis

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Navigating Conversations Lesson Plan

Tough Talks Smooth Solutions

A comprehensive 90-minute professional development session for clinical staff focusing on high-stakes communication, empathy frameworks, and role-play practice for K-12 environments.

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Chanie Selevan

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Bullying Beyond Basics Lesson Plan

Bullying Beyond the Basics

An advanced lesson for 6th graders exploring the root causes, long-term effects, and sophisticated intervention strategies for bullying. Includes Spanish translations and role-playing activities.

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Amy Hill

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