Communication Styles
Listens without interrupting, clearly states needs and wants, confident tone/body language
Assertive Communication
I don't have a problem. What's your problem?
Precomtemplation
I am powerless over my addiction.
Step 1
I hate the way I look. Noone is ever going to love me.
Friday night
External Trigger
Umm yeah, I guess that's fine.
Passive Communication
On the fence
Contemplation
Make direct amends to such people where ever possible except when to do so would cause harm
Step 9
I was sexually abused. I was physically abuse. I will never be the same.
Trauma
Money
External Trigger
Uses criticism, humiliation, and domination
Aggressive Communication
Successfully changed behavior
Maintenance
Admitted to God, to ourselves, and others the exact nature of our wrongs.
Step 5
I don't want to feel.
Numbing
Death/Grief
Emotional Trigger
Passive-Aggressive Communication
Taking steps and avoiding temptation
Action
Humbly ask Him to remove our shortcomings.
Step 7
One time is okay.
Justification
Lonliness
Internal Trigger
Yeah I can do that for you. She always asks me to do things for her.
Passive-Aggressive Communication
Planning and prepping
Preparation
Made a decision to turn will and lives over to God.
Step 3
I don't have a problem. I've got this. I can stop anytime I want.
Control
I feel so misunderstood.
Internal Trigger