Communication
Sometimes due to fear of rejection or punishment, Passive communicators struggle to assert their...
Wants, feelings, needs, opinions and boundaries.
Name 1 of the benefits of practicing gratitude
Increased focus and attentiveness, increase pro-social motivation, improvement in physical health, improvement in sleep, decrease in depression and anxiety.
The stress response is also known as the Fight or "__________" respose.
Flight
Boundaries teach others how to _________?
Treat us
If you're practicing mindfulness in this place, you are likely hearing the seagulls cawing, waves crashing, and can smell a hint of seaweed and salt on the cool breeze.
The beach.
An assertive communicator uses this type of statement to effectively and clearly communicate their feelings and needs.
What is an "I statement"?
1 way you can practice gratitude is by...
Writing a gratitude journal, acknowledging 5 things you are grateful for before bed, writing a gratitude letter, writing a poem, etc.
What is a trigger
Finish the phrase...:
"I have a right to _______".
Repeat it 3 times out loud.
"I have a right to ___________".
Repeat 3 times out loud.
Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, and 1 thing you can smell/taste.
Go!
What is a good "fair fighting rule" to keep in mind when trying to effectively resolve a conflict?
No name calling. No stonewalling. Use "I" Statements. Take turns speaking. Focus on one issue at a time. Etc
Name 1 thing in front of you right now that you are grateful for and appreciate
Name anything you see
Name at least 3 warning signs that indicate your fight or flight response has been triggered.
Any 3: fast heart rate, short and shallow breaths, shaking legs or hands, sweating, tense muscles, clenched jaw, digestive issues, etc
"People-pleasing"
Name the 5 different senses you can tune into to increase mindfulness in the here-and-now.
Sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch.
This is the label aggressive communicators might be given due to their tendency to try to dominate others or not respect others' boundaries.
What is a "bully"?
Gratitude is the called the "antidote" to depression for its brain-changing qualities. The effect is similar to another type of treatment for depression, which is?
Anti-depressants
Name a challenging symptom of anxiety and 1 coping skill to help with it.
(Any)
Difficulty breathing - practice belly breaths
Fidgety or feeling on edge - exercise, engaging in a hobby (i.e. cooking, singing, dancing, crafting), using grounding skills such as 5 senses.
This two-letter word can be one of the simplest ways you can set a boundary, just by saying it.
"No"
What is a dog :)
A person's body language may look like this when they are actively listening and engaged.
Good eye contact, posture turned towards the other person, leaning forward, etc.
When I feel gratitude, I feel these other emotions.
Name all of the other emotions you feel when you practice gratitude (i.e. joy, connectedness)
This is a symptom of both anxiety and depression.
At least one: irritability, poor sleep or oversleeping, poor appetite or overeating, difficulty concentrating.
Describe the boundary, how you felt before and how you felt after setting it.
You've just had a long day and are having trouble thinking because you keep ruminating about your worries. You pull out the Calm App to help you sleep...what might you listen to?
Sleep stories, meditation, nature sounds, etc