Peaceworkers UK developed this detailed description of the Core Skills they consider essential for Conflict Work and the vocational standards associated with them.
Core Skill 1: Research Skills
Core Skill 2: Written Communication
Core Skill 3: Verbal Communication
Core Skill 4: Self-Management
Core Skill 5: Conflict Management
Core Skill 6: Observation Skills
Core Skill 7: Teamwork
Core Skill 8: Cultural Sensitivity
Core Skill 9: Gender Awareness
Archive
Nonviolence playlets
25-page MS Word document providing examples of nonviolence in action. “These short playlets are intended to dramatically reconstruct actual experiences in which nonviolent direct action has been used, successfully, to overcome violence.” Designed for use with youth of different ages.
Changing patterns of roommate conflict fueled by the net
Pdf article from Conflict Management in Higher Education Report, Volume 6, Number 1, (Nov 2005), discusses college roommate conflict and how it has changed in the age of “net-gen” students.
Verbal active listening skills
Document which outlines the five verbal listening skills (Acknowledging, paraphrasing, reflecting, questioning and crediting), the rest of the document examines non-verbal listening skills.
Conflict resolution education: Concept/skill infusion matrix
Word document in table format listing major components of conflict resolution education, with the concepts and skills to be taught.
Social and emotional competencies — grades K-12
Word document in table format which lists social and emotional skills and the behaviors manifested at particular grade levels.
Needham experience: a district’s commitment to social and emotional learning
Powerpoint presentation of the Needham School District’s experience with a comprehensive social and emotional learning program.