Certificate on Completion
The course “Communication Strategies in Conflict Resolution” focuses on developing essential communication skills to effectively manage and resolve conflicts in personal and professional settings. It highlights the importance of active listening, clear expression, and empathy to reduce misunderstandings and build mutual respect. Learners explore practical techniques such as breaking conflicts into manageable parts, avoiding blame, and using assertive communication to express ideas constructively. The course also emphasizes emotional control and collaboration to reach win-win solutions. Overall, it equips participants with strategies to handle disagreements calmly and strengthen relationships through effective communication.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To successfully complete this course, learners should have:
This course is designed for:
This course is intended for undergraduate psychology students, graduate level counseling interns who want a practical and implementation focused approach to de-escalation. It is especially suited for learners who already understand basic social psychology concepts such as cognitive bias and group dynamics. Professionals in human resources, social work, community leadership and organizational management will benefit from this course’s focus on applied psychological frameworks and verbal de-escalation techniques.
Introduction of Psychology of Communication
Course Overview (Reading)
The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) Overview (Video)
Active Listening in Mediation
The Power of Acknowledgment (Video)
Restating & Reflecting (Video)
Reframing (Video)
Mastering “I” Statements and Assertiveness
“I” Messages or “I” Statements (Reading)
Course Wrap-Up
“I” Wrap Up Note (Reading)
Less than 1 Hour
Intermediate
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced