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Teach Conflict Skills that Build Stronger Bonds


Empower your child to resolve disagreements calmly and empathetically.

 

Conflict Resolution Foundations

Course Overview Play Icon

  • icon Strategies: Develop approaches to handle conflict constructively through communication and empathy.
  • icon Emotions: Manage emotions in conflict using mindfulness and positive self-talk.
  • icon Listening: Build skills in active listening and perspective-taking to reduce misunderstandings.
  • icon Problem-Solving: Practice negotiation and problem-solving for mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • icon Empathy: Recognize the crucial role of empathy in resolving conflicts and nurturing relationships.

Course Badges

Master calm in chaos. These badges reveal your journey in resolving conflict with empathy, clarity, and strength—turning tension into understanding.
Armadillo – The Noticer
Armadillo – The Noticer

You're learning to notice when things feel off. This badge means you're building awareness — like the Armadillo, who watches first, then acts.

 

Earn this badge by completing module 1 of this course.

Mole – The Digger
Mole – The Digger

You’ve earned this badge by digging deeper. Like the Mole, you’re beginning to ask why — and you’re unearthing the truth behind the tension.

 

Earn this badge by completing module 2 of this course.

Koala – The Calmer
Koala – The Calmer

You’re learning to stay calm when things heat up. Like the Koala, you pause, breathe, and choose peace over panic — that’s what this badge honors.

 

Earn this badge by completing module 3 of this course.

Butterfly – The Bridger
Butterfly – The Bridger

This badge shows you’re learning to see from another’s eyes. Like the Butterfly, you’ve transformed — and now you fly where others only walk.

 

Earn this badge by completing module 4 of this course.

Meet the Course Creator,
Ali Dareneau

As an English teacher with dual degrees in Psychology and English Education, I enjoy helping students reach their potential, especially when it comes to English Language Arts. With over 16 years of classroom experience and working with education-based companies, I bring creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom and beyond. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2007 and completed my Masters's degree in English Education in 2013 which have both shaped me into the passionate educator I am today. My professional experience as an English teacher, curriculum designer, and writer demonstrates my passion for reading and writing and solidifies my belief that all students can strengthen their reading and writing skills no matter what level they begin their journey.

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Meet the Course Creator,
Dr. Kymberli Barker

Dr. Barker is the single mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, teaching with the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, in psychology, criminal justice, and neuroscience and providing international educator training. Her psychology specializations are police, the US Military, and first responders. Her personal focus is child advocacy. She developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. She lives at the beach with her newly adopted puppy and they both love playing in the water. Her favorite thing is being a mom.

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