Friendship Skills Flowchart | Conflict Resolution SEL Activity

This Friendship Fix-It Flowchart helps students build:

• conflict resolution skills
• emotional regulation
• friendship problem-solving
• self-awareness
• communication skills
• healthy coping strategies
• social decision-making

Students learn how to:

• identify what’s really happening during friendship conflict
• pause before reacting emotionally
• decide whether they are “making it better or making it bigger”
• use calm communication and “I-statements”
• recognize when adult support is needed
• reflect on friendship choices and social behavior

Perfect for:

• school counseling lessons
• small groups
• SEL activities
• therapy sessions
• calm corners
• emotional regulation support
• friendship skill interventions
• upper elementary social skills practice

What’s Included

• 1 printable Friendship Fix-It Flowchart
• Student-friendly visual decision tree
• Brain-based conflict resolution support
• Printable PDF format
• Ready-to-use counseling and SEL tool

Best For

• Grades 3–5
• school counselors
• therapists
• SEL teachers
• behavior intervention support
• social skills groups
• emotional regulation lessons

Why Teachers & Counselors Love It

This practical, low-prep counseling tool gives students a concrete step-by-step process for handling friendship conflict without escalating emotions. The visual format helps students slow down, reflect, and make safer social choices independently.