The link for the film directed by Janet Perlman, an Academy Award-nominated animator here.
Storyline:
A simple dispute between two small animals grows into a violent struggle that
disrupts everyone around them. As they battle over "territory," these
two small animals realize that their conflict affects not just them, but their
whole environment.
(1) What are the negative consequences of
becoming 'stuck' in conflict?
Negative emotions eg anger, frustration, everyone around
(bystanders) get affected, damages self and others (relationship with others).
(2) How could the chameleons have changed the
progression of the conflict before it does damage? Cooperate instead of competing.
(3)
What is the difference between competition and cooperation in interpersonal
relationships?
COMPETING: I Win/You Lose “My way or the
highway.”
COOPERATING: I Win/You Win “Let's both try to get
what we need!”
Point out that the more they compete, the more
they lose!
(4) What are the benefits of cooperation,
instead of competition?
Win-win situation, positive emotions, encouraging
(5) What are the different roles played out
in a conflict?
Disputants,
bystanders, mediators
(6) Can you identify the 'disputers', 'mediator', 'bystanders' and 'mediators' in the film?
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