a consensus method to reduce conflict

Abstract

The authors describe a five‐step model of conflict reduction suitable for use by practicing counselors. They present the model in how‐to‐do‐it fashion, supplementing it with illustrations. They describe the reactions of eight counselors who used the model in 37 conflict cases and present the responses of the persons involved in the conflicts.

Sex-related strategies for coping with interpersonal conflict in children aged five and seven.

“…The ability to cope effectively with interpersonal conflict situations has been recognized as an important component of social skills (Boulding, 1971; Converse, 1968; Main & Roark, 1975; Nye, 1973). Most studies that have investigated childrens' behavior in conflict situations have focused on the use of strategies for persuading or negotiating with the other (Blumenfield & Klinghorn, 1977; Clark & Delia, 1976; Delia, Kline, & Burleson, 1979; Findley & Humphreys, 1974; Flavell, Botkin, Fry, Wright, & Jarvis, 1968; Forbes, 1981; Forbes & Lubin, 1984; Piche, Rubin, & Michlin, 1978).…”

Approaches to Conflict Management

“…5. Then the conflictees can set up and agree to a detailed agenda, with follow-up (Main & Roark, 1975). Striving for, achieving, or adopting a superordinate goal as a method of conflict management has been advocated for some time (Hunger & Stern, 1976;Sherif, 1958).…”

Power, Leadership, and Trust: Implications for Counselors in Terms of Organizational Change

“…An adaptation of Osgood's GRIT proposal is a useful technique for the school counselor to employ. Other models of conflict resolution are described by Eiseman (1977), Main and Roark (1975), and Roark (1978). The school counselor is in an extraordinary position to intervene in the escalating cycle of suspicion and mistrust, and must develop this particular skill as a therapeutic technique.…”