Home page Time Management Note Taking Reading Strategies Peer Relations Communication Test Taking Homework Teacher Resources		Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation   Conflicts occur. No one likes them, but they are part of the experience of working and interacting with other people. In conflicts we learn a lot about ourselves and others. That's because conflicts test our self-control and communication skills. If we can control our words, our thoughts, and our tempers, then we can often control the situtation and negotiate a peaceable outcome. These are powerful skills and they can be yours.   Many schools offer a program that teaches the skills of Conflict Resolution and the techniques of Peer Mediation. Ask your counselor if your school has one and how you can become involved. Even if your school does not have a Conflict Resolution program, ask your counselor for information and assistance in learning how to deal with conflict in a peaceful, intelligent manner.