LESSON
Need Space or Repair? Handling Online Hurt
What can you do when hurt happens online?
At some point, all of us will experience hurt feelings online, whether we're on the receiving end of hurtful actions or we've accidentally hurt someone else. It is everyone's responsibility to maintain safe and welcoming communities online. That's why it's important to understand how to address a situation where someone has been hurt. This lesson teaches students two strategies for dealing with this type of situation: creating space when emotions are high, and engaging in repair when both people are ready to resolve the situation.
Objectives
- Understand what it means to repair a relationship
- Recognize that our actions matter
- Reflect on whether a situation needs space or repair
Vocabulary
Repair
Repair – taking action to deal with the harm and rebuild relationships after something has gone wrong
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