Conflict happens. Helping girls (and adults!) learn how to mediate resolution when conflict happens is a critical life skill. The SODA method is a simple, easy way for girls and adults to remember the steps to take when trying to resolve conflicts.
S = Situation
What occurred? What led up to the situation?
O = Options
How can this be
resolved?
(share, ignore, tell an adult, take turns, explain, move to a different
spot, argue, say bad words, hit, gossip, …)
(share, ignore, tell an adult, take turns, explain, move to a different
spot, argue, say bad words, hit, gossip, …)
D = Decide
Determine which options
might work (and which are inappropriate),
then mutually decide to try one that holds potential for a positive
outcome.
then mutually decide to try one that holds potential for a positive
outcome.
A = Assess
Try the agreed upon
action for a while, then assess its effectiveness.
If not completely effective or satisfactory to both parties, try
another likely option.
If not completely effective or satisfactory to both parties, try
another likely option.
