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Consider describing one moment when your friend showed you honesty, respect, gratitude or trust.  \nConflict is an important part of all relationships, but it is important that we practice conflict in a healthy way. How can respect and non-judgment support healthy disagreements?  \nTake Action  \n• Relationships can be challenging and amazing. How can gratitude strengthen relationships? Set up a meeting with someone special and share your gratitude for them.  \n• Conflicts are unavoidable and can be healthy. It creates a learning opportunity to find a better way forward. How can gratitude help with problem-solving and overcome conflict?  \n• Find an article exploring the connection between gratitude and conflict, and share asocial media post about it.  \nIdea: you can write a short message expressing gratitude to someone and tag them as well.  \nTroubleshooting the Stuff of Life  \nIt’s a 100 percent guarantee there will be times that need an apology and others that call on forgiveness. This can be hard,  \nso we’ll  \nkeep  \nit simple.  \nTalking points for difficult conversations  \nHere are a few things to think about when talk is tough. (If your needs are urgent, don’t worry about these details —just seek help.)  \nStart Positive  \nWhat are things you are grateful for towards the person and the relationship?  \n_________________________________________  \nPlan Ahead  \nWhat can you and the other person take responsibility for?  \nSet an Expectation  \nWhat is the end goal of the conversation?  \n_________________________________________  \nAdd Boundaries  \nWhat actions are you not comfortable with during the conversation? Take a break and return back if any of these boundaries are broken.  \n_________________________________________  \nPace Yourself  \nWhat strategies can help you stay calm and present?  \nListen to Ask Questions  \nTake time to hear the other side. Don’t make assumptions, but ask for clarity. Write down a few questions you would like to ask.  \nWrite a Letter  \nIf having a conversation in person is difficult, try writing a letter to the person. Don’t forget to begin and end with gratitude for the relationship.  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nOxytocin +  \nConnections  \nPhysical distancing does not mean social isolation. A friendly text message, a phone call with a loved one or a gesture of gratitude releases oxytocin, the hormone that helps us build healthy relationships. When we connect with others, oxytocin reduces cortisol levels, the stress hormone, in our bodies.  \n\n| DISCUSSION QUESTIONS |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1.\u003Cbr>2.\u003Cbr>3. | Why is it important to maintain connectionseven if there is a physical distance?\u003Cbr>How do you like to receive gratitude?\u003Cbr>Why is it important to show gratitude to others and yourself? |\n\nTake Action  \nWhat is one way you can commit to showing gratitude to someone else in your day-to-day life? Here are some examples to get you started:  \n. Reconnect with an old friend and share what you are grateful for about them.  \n. 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