COMMUNICATION
The communication style in which a person prioritizes the needs, wants, and feelings of others, even at their own expense.
Passive
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
What is gratitude?
Fill in the blank: The holidays can be enjoyed and your recovery protected when you establish necessary __________.
Boundaries
The value you place on yourself.
What is self-esteem?
What is the name of Santa's reindeer with a red nose?
Rudolph
The communication style where a person expresses that only their needs, wants and feelings matter.
Aggressive.
Hopelessness
True or false: Holiday gatherings can become a testing ground for how much emotional work you have done and how much still remains.
True
T or F: Having high self-esteem means you have a big ego.
What is false?
How many branches does the Hanukkah menorah have?
Nine
A communication style in which a person stands up for their own needs and wants while also taking into consideration the needs and wants of others.
Assertive
Name one way to practice gratitude.
(1) gratitude journal, (2) give thanks, (3) mindfulness walk, (4) gratitude letter, (5) grateful contemplation, (6) gratitude conversation.
Fill in the blank: You may benefit from increased ______ _______ when facing a difficult holiday.
Social support.
Name one source where messages about our self-esteem come from.
Fill in the blank: The best way to spread Christmas cheer is _______ ____ ___ ___ __ ____
Singing loud for all to hear.
Name two traits of an assertive communicator.
(1) clearly states needs and wants, (2) maintains appropriate eye contact, (3) listens to others without interruption, (4) appropriate speaking volume, (5) steady tone of voice, and (6) confident body language.
True or false: Grateful people are more likely to take care of their health.
True
What is SAD?
Seasonal affective disorder
Name one way a group member has "nourished" their river of self-esteem this week.
Free answer.
According to Austrian folklore, what horned figure punishes naughty children during the holiday season?
Krampus
Name two traits of an aggressive communicator AND two traits of a passive communicator
AGGRESSIVE: (1) easily frustrated, (2) speaks in a loud or overbearing way, (3) unwilling to compromise, (4) use of criticism, humiliation, and domination, (5) frequently interrupts or doesn't listen, (6) disrespectful to others
PASSIVE: (1) soft spoken/quiet, (2) allows others to take advantage, (3) prioritizes needs of others, (4) lacks confidence, (5) poor eye contact/looks down or away, (6) does not express own wants or needs
Research has shown gratitude plays a major role in overcoming trauma. Recognizing all that you have to be thankful for fosters __________.
Resilience.
Name one reason holidays may be difficult.
Fill in the blank: All messages either _______ or _______ the river of self-esteem.
(1) nourish, (2) pollute
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice