{"id":238,"date":"2022-04-20T20:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T20:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/?p=238"},"modified":"2023-03-16T17:57:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T17:57:30","slug":"how-to-be-a-mediator-in-roommate-conflicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/blog\/how-to-be-a-mediator-in-roommate-conflicts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be a Mediator in Roommate Conflicts\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/blog-5-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/blog-5-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/blog-5-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/blog-5-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/blog-5-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/blog-5-2-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Therefore, learning <a href=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/blog\/conflict-resolution-essential-skills-most-important-things-to-remember\/\">conflict resolution<\/a> is critical to resolving problems before they become significant issues. To help you out, we\u2019ve added the top tips and tricks to mediate roommate conflicts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>What are Conflict Resolution and Mediation?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Disagreements that turn into conflicts can create a divide and negative feelings between two people. For an argument to turn into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/online-first\/74550\">conflict<\/a>, it must:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><li>Have elements of communication&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Impact the well-being of the individuals involved<\/li><li>Cause the people to perceive the other as interfering with the achievement of their goals&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Mediation and conflict resolution are informal yet helpful ways of solving these conflicts. Here, as a neutral peer mediator, you can create a safe space for both parties to discuss complex issues, understand each other, and find solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">When mediation fails to work, a peer conflict coach resolves the issues by helping you and the other person explore options to manage the situation successfully<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid when Resolving Roommate Conflicts&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">A tiny mistake when resolving conflict can cause them to turn into a row. Here are several things to avoid when solving an issue in your campus housing:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-18.png 1920w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-18-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-18-1024x267.png 1024w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-18-768x200.png 768w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-18-1536x400.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">A tiny mistake when resolving conflict can cause them to turn into a row. Here are several things to avoid when solving an issue in your campus housing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><li>Don\u2019t speak to each roommate separately throughout the conflict-resolving process&nbsp;<\/li><li>At the same time, avoid speaking with the roommate throughout the process. Instead, combine the two strategies to facilitate communication&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ignoring the conflict and giving it time to work itself out&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Telling both parties what they should say&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Tips to Mediate Roommate Conflicts<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Here are three tips you can explore to confront conflicts and make campus housing a pleasant experience:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Addressing the Issue&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Approach the issue slowly by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><li>Knocking on your roommate\u2019s door and asking if you can enter&nbsp;<\/li><li>Confirming whether this is a good time for you both to talk&nbsp;<\/li><li>Discussing the issue by being direct&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Giving your roommate space to talk&nbsp;<\/li><li>Offering every individual the opportunity to share their perspective&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Revisiting your roommate agreements now and then&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-19.png 1920w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-19-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-19-1024x267.png 1024w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-19-768x200.png 768w, https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-blog1-19-1536x400.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Using the LARA Method<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Facilitate student engagement between roommates by trying the LARA method:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><li><strong>L (Listen)- <\/strong>In this stage, you must practice active listening by maintaining eye contact, nodding your head, and showing interest&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>An (Affirm\/Acknowledge)- <\/strong>Similar to the first step, the listener engages by saying affirming sentences like, \u201cI can understand why ______ is difficult for you\u201d or \u201cI see why this is important to you.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>R (Respond)- <\/strong>Here, the RA engages the student by responding to what the individual says&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>An (Add)- <\/strong>The individual offers solutions or provides additional info. Avoid giving advice or expressing a personal opinion&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>Making Time for Honest and Open Discussions&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Letting things go but secretly holding the belief that your roommate will repeat the same mistake can cause negative feelings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Avoid letting these emotions come between friendships by addressing concerns head-on. Ask both parties to make time for honest and open discussions where they both talk about things that upset them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Ensure they keep the conversations going without making personal attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#5b0f16\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Conflicts are natural and will arise when you spend most of your time with someone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">While resolving conflicts and improving student engagement, it\u2019s critical to remember your goal is to overcome the obstacle, not make your relationship with the person the obstacle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Sometimes, you may agree to disagree, and that\u2019s okay. You and your friend don\u2019t have to share the same thoughts, ideas, and beliefs to be besties.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\">\n<head>\n<style>\n\/* Gold border *\/\nhr.new1 {\n  border: 4px solid #927845;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n<hr class=\"new1\">\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light is-repeated\" 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To help you out, we\u2019ve added the top tips and tricks to mediate roommate conflicts:&nbsp; What are Conflict Resolution and Mediation?&nbsp; Disagreements that turn into conflicts can create a divide and negative feelings between two people. 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