What this project is really about
You’ve probably had one of those moments. Your parents say, “Because I said so,” and you’re thinking, “But that makes absolutely no sense!” A friend has an opinion you strongly disagree with. Or a group project turns into an argument because everyone thinks their idea is the right one. When disagreements happen, it’s easy to get defensive, stop listening, or walk away. But what if disagreeing with someone didn’t have to mean fighting with them or disconnecting from them? In this project, you’ll start with two disagreements you’ve personally experienced. You’ll choose one to explore more deeply—looking at what happened, how you felt, how the other person may have felt, and how the way you communicated affected the situation. You’ll then explore Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and brainstorm how the same disagreement could be approached differently, while still expressing your own needs and respecting the other person’s perspective. Because the goal isn’t always to win an argument. Sometimes, it’s to understand each other better while still being able to disagree. By the end, you’ll turn your learning into a 6-slide social media carousel, beginning with a meme and sharing how we can disagree without disconnecting.
What you'll walk away knowing how to do
This project isn't about memorising facts. It's about building capabilities that transfer — to your next project, your next class, and beyond.
Learn from someone who does this for a living
You're not learning from a textbook. You're learning from a practitioner.
Jui Shankar
Counselling Psychologist and former faculty at Symbiosis International University
Dr. Jui Shankar is a counselling psychologist, therapist, educator, and clinical supervisor with over 20 years of experience in mental health, higher education, and humanitarian work. She holds a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University, USA, with a specialization in peacebuilding and social justice. Her work has spanned...
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